5 days ago · U.S. military action against Iran would face greater challenges than Venezuela operation, as Tehran possesses advanced missile capabilities and hardened defenses, analysts say.

Iran faces a dual crisis of escalating domestic protests fueled by economic collapse and an external military threat from the U.S. and Israel. The government appears to lack a clear strategy to ...

Jan 4, 2026 · Officials said that leaders were in survival mode amid anti-government protests and the prospect of again coming into the cross hairs of Israel and the United States.

Jan 12, 2026 · Iran's rulers are confronting their most serious challenge since their own 1979 revolution. They're now countering on an unprecedented scale - a ferocious security crackdown and near total ...

5 days ago · While Russia and China are ready to back protest-rocked Iran under threat by US President Donald Trump, that support would diminish in the face of US military action, experts told AFP.

Jan 7, 2026 · The events in Iran Tuesday, on the 10th day of widening protests that began over the economy, showcase the severity of the dual challenges now facing the Islamic Republic after 47 …

4 days ago · While Russia and China are ready to back protest-rocked Iran under threat by US President Donald Trump, that support would diminish in the face of US military action, experts told …