Iran
Iranian News Websites Replaced with 'U.S. Seizure' Message
According to the Department of Justice, the sites are "used by the Iranian Islamic Radio and Television Union and Kata’ib Hizballah."
Millennials Are Shunning Iran’s Elections – and the Regime Is Terrified
Young voters in Iran say they aren’t willing to go along with the democratic charade this time. “The candidates are racing to see who would kiss the Ayatollah’s ass better,” one non-voter told VICE World News.
Inside Iran’s Shadow War for the Middle East
A VICE crew including VICE founder Suroosh Alvi gained unprecedented – if highly monitored access – inside Iran, and Iraq.
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz Is Ready for Netanyahu to Go
‘We are taking it from here’: Defense Minister Benny Gantz spoke with VICE News about the ousting of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s new coalition, and recent conflict in the Middle East.
Iran Blames Israel for Nuclear Reactor Blackout, Again
With indirect talks with the US due to resume, Iran’s main nuclear facility was taken offline. Iran blames Israel, and Israel imposed no media blackout on stories reporting Mossad’s involvement in the incident.
Iran-Backed Militia Blows Up Truck, Then Quotes ‘Peaky Blinders’
People in Iraq have become grimly accustomed to attacks by Shia militiamen, but not ones who quote Tommy Shelby afterwards.
Iran-Backed Militias Spread Fear and Bloodshed. And Now They're Rebranding.
Their names may be ‘laughable,’ but militias are using sophisticated IRL and online methods to spread death and disinformation in Iraq, under shiny new logos and banners.
Iranian Diplomat Jailed Over Plot to Bomb Dissident Meeting Attended by Rudy Giuliani
Assadollah Assadi and three accomplices were given sentences of between 15-20 years by a court in Belgium, in what is the first time an Iranian official has been convicted of terrorism outside Iran.
Iran's Supreme Leader Threatens to Bomb Trump While He's Golfing
"REVENGE IS DEFINITE," the image says. Twitter has suspended the account that tweeted it.
These Photos Capture What Life's Been Like in Iran Under Trump’s Sanctions
“Biden might not mean much for us, but at least now we know for sure that we are not going to war.”
The Activist Translating Climate Crisis Information Across the Globe
Sophia Kianni, founder of Climate Cardinals, is distributing vital information about climate change in more than 100 languages.