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MYSTERIOUS: 2 - What They Never Told You

Son of former shah says he is ‘uniquely positioned’ to lead Iran as he predicts end of regime

Reza Pahlavi sets out ambition to lead country his father once ruled, but many question his level of popular support

The Guardian - UK

Iran’s protests have spread across provinces, despite skepticism and concern among ethnic groups

When Iran’s ongoing protests began in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar on Dec. 28 2025, the government initially treated them as manageable and temporary.

The Conversation

Can a leaderless revolution really succeed? Some examples from other countries

Leaderless revolutions are, at times, a reaction to historical distrust of charismatic leaders who, after victory, themselves become the source of absolutist and oppressive power.

Euronews

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The use of military force in Iran could backfire for Washington

Donald Trump is weighing military action in Iran over the state’s crackdown on protesters. Reports suggest that more than 600 people have been killed since the protests began in late December, with the US president saying the US military is now “looking at some very strong options”.

The Conversation

U-Haul With 'Don't Repeat 1953' Iran Coup Slogan Ploughs Through Protesters in LA, Injuring Several

A U-Haul truck bearing messages referencing the 1953 Iran coup drove into protesters in Los Angeles, injuring several. Police are investigating the incident.

International Business Times UK

Who is Reza Pahlavi, heir to Persian throne, and what Is his vision for Iran’s society?

Euronews provides an in-depth look at Reza Pahlavi, the heir to the Persian throne, his journey from exiled crown prince to a leading opposition figure, and his vision for a future secular democratic society in Iran based on national referendums and peaceful transition.

Euronews

New rallies in Iran as son of shah calls for city centres to be seized

Major Iranian cities were gripped overnight by new mass rallies denouncing the Islamic republic, as the son of the ousted shah urged protesters on Saturday to plan to seize city centres.

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Demonstrations in Iran: What are the possible scenarios?

Protests in Tehran have entered their 13th day, with severe internet shutdowns limiting communication amid what have become the biggest anti-government demonstrations in years. Euronews outlines the different scenarios of what might happen next.

Euronews

Who is Reza Pahlavi? Iran’s exiled prince linked to mass anti-Khamenei protests

Reza Pahlavi has pledged to be a ‘steward of a national transition to democracy’ for Iran

The Independent UK

'A big storm is coming' triggering major upheaval, Iranian analyst tells Euronews

In March 2025, Ahmad Naghibzadeh told Euronews that much of what he foresaw for 2025 would come to pass. Now, he predicts a "big storm coming" Tehran's way.

Euronews

What is happening in Iran? Internet blackout continues after widespread anti-regime protests

Donald Trump continues to threaten Iran’s Islamic regime with military action

The Independent UK

Death of Iranian activist who burned picture of supreme leader causes outcry

Iran’s police say Omid Sarlak, 22, shot himself, but fellow activists suspect he may have been killed for his views

The Guardian - UK

After years living quietly in Florida, Shah of Iran’s alleged ‘chief torturer’ must face accusations in court

Parviz Sabeti crafted a low-profile life for his family – but now he faces a $225m lawsuit over atrocities committed in prisons in Tehran and elsewhere

The Guardian - US

After backing Israel, Iran’s self-styled crown prince loses support

Critics argue Reza Pahlavi’s monarchical ambitions and ties to Israel undermine his claims of advocating for democracy.

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Iran’s history has been blighted by interference from foreign powers

Israel’s recent surprise attack on Iran was ostensibly aimed at neutralising Iran’s nuclear programme, but it didn’t just damage nuclear installations. It killed scientists, engineers and senior military personnel.

Al Jazeera

History of US-Iran relations: From the 1953 regime change to Trump strikes

Iran remains the US’s adversary in the Middle East since the 1979 Islamic revolution led by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.

International Business Times

If Iran's Khamenei Falls, What Would Replace Him?

Israel increasingly appears eager to oust the clerical leadership that has ruled Iran since the 1979 Islamic revolution but is taking a gamble given the Iranian opposition is divided and there is no guarantee new rulers would be any less hardline, analysts say.

Al Jazeera

The US sponsored Iran’s 1953 regime change: Is Trump planning a repeat?

A quarter century before the 1979 revolution, the US and UK helped depose democratically elected Iranian PM Mossadegh.

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US and Iran have a long, complicated history, spanning far beyond Israel’s strikes on Tehran

Relations between the United States and Iran have been fraught for decades – at least since the U.S. helped overthrow a democracy-minded prime minister, Mohammed Mossadegh, in August 1953. The U.S. then supported the long, repressive reign of the Shah of Iran, whose security services brutalized Iranian citizens for decades.

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Iran Marked 45th Islamic Revolution Anniversary Amid Middle East Tensions

Iran marked the 45th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution amidst tensions in the Middle East. Thousands of Iranians took part in rallies across the c...

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Iran and Israel: From allies to archenemies, how did they get here?

The 1979 revolution changed their relationship dramatically with Tehran becoming a vocal supporter of Palestinians.

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