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Eyes of Iran: How the regime secretly monitors its citizens

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March 3, 2026

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As they bomb Iran, Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are calling on its people to rise up against the dictatorial regime, which is shaken but still standing. The post Eyes of Iran: How the regime secretly monitors its citizens appeared first on Forbidden Stories.

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CNN

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· Jul 6, 2026

Analyst warns how Iran 'will absolutely overplay their hand'

CNN speaks to an Iran expert about the political significance of Ayatollah Khamenei’s week-long funeral and the balance of power in the country after the US and Israel’s war with Iran. 0:00 Is Iran overplaying its hand in this conflict? 2:57 CNN goes to Tehran to witness tens of thousands showing up for their former Supreme Leader’s funeral 3:26 The new Supreme Leader has yet to appear in public 6:07 Why the Iranian regime doesn’t prioritize the well-being of its people Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #Trump #Iran #News

Associated Press

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran issues warning to countries supporting US after it launched strikes

Iranian State television aired a statement on Wednesday from Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Iran's joint military command, warning countries in the region that "providing support" to the U.S. will make them "a legitimate target". Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 6, 2026

Tehran home to ‘super villain convention’ to thwart Middle East peace

Former Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy likened Tehran to a "super villain convention" working to disrupt Middle East peace. “Iran is now under the control of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and they’re plotting to rebuild their control in the Middle East,” Mr Levy told Sky News host James Macpherson. “What we’re seeing in Tehran and around Iran now is less of a funeral and more of a super villain convention; they’re bringing together all the worst people in the world … to plot together how to thwart the peace process in the Middle East.”

Tehran Times

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· Jul 11, 2026

ICRO chief urges media activists to convey realities about Iran

TEHRAN- To counter distorted narratives and showcase the authentic cultural and social landscape of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Hojjatoleslam Mohammad-Mehdi Imanipour, the head of Iran’s Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO), hosted a high-profile gathering titled Tell the World About Iran on Tuesday evening.

Hananya Naftali

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· Jun 28, 2026

[Video] BREAKING: Iraqi Special Forces are reportedly hunting down and arresting politicians l [...]

BREAKING: Iraqi Special Forces are reportedly hunting down and arresting politicians loyal to Iran's regime. The Iranian regime’s influence is a cancer in the Middle East, destroying every country it touches - Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Iraq. The people of the Middle East are waking up.

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jun 21, 2026

Baghaei: Iran determined to monitor other parties' commitments strictly, seriously

Baghaei: Iran determined to monitor other parties' commitments strictly, seriously

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Related coverage for "Eyes of Iran: How the regime secretly monitors its citizens": CNN — Analyst warns how Iran 'will absolutely overplay their hand'. Associated Press — Iran issues warning to countries supporting US after it launched strikes. Sky News Australia — Tehran home to ‘super villain convention’ to thwart Middle East peace. Tehran Times — ICRO chief urges media activists to convey realities about Iran. Hananya Naftali — [Video] BREAKING: Iraqi Special Forces are reportedly hunting down and arresting politicians l [...]. Yemen News Agency - SABA — Baghaei: Iran determined to monitor other parties' commitments strictly, seriously