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Satellite TV streams are being used to circumvent Iran's internet blackout by embedding hidden data that delivers uncensored news, first-aid tutorials, and antisurveillance tools.
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Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is reportedly reconsidering its financial support for LIV Golf due to losses and the impact of the Iran war on investment strategy.
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The Iranian regime has cut off online access within the country following attacks by the US and Israel beginning in February, effectively instituting an internet blackout.
Two U.S. warplanes shot down, search ongoing in Iran for 1 missing crew member
Two U.S. warplanes were shot down, and a search is ongoing in Iran for one missing crew member.
J.D. Vance Stumbles Through a Weekend From Hell
J.D. Vance faced a difficult weekend involving failed negotiations with Iran, Viktor Orbán's defeat, and Donald Trump's insulting comments about Pope Leo XIV.
Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Blockade Will Make Oil Crisis Worse
Gregory Brew, an Iran and oil expert, discusses President Trump's potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the likely consequences, including a worsening oil crisis.
Will the U.S. and Iran Meet Again? Live Updates
President Trump ordered a U.S. naval blockade of Iran, leading to a standoff at sea and exacerbating the global energy crisis.
How governments have tried to hide information about the Iran war online
The article discusses how governments are attempting to censor information regarding the Iran war online by blocking internet access and social media, with experts noting mixed results in these efforts.
Iran war updates: Trump says US to block Hormuz, IRGC insists strait open
Donald Trump stated that the U.S. Navy would blockade the Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire talks with Iran in Pakistan failed.
JD Vance heads up US-Iran ceasefire talks in Islamabad as tensions rise
Vice President JD Vance arrived in Islamabad to lead U.S.-Iran talks mediated by Pakistan, amidst rising tensions impacting the temporary ceasefire. The U.S. delegation included Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, while Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif led the mediators.
NetBlocks: "🗓️ Exactly six weeks ago on Saturday 28 February,…"
NetBlocks reports that Iran has been subjected to a regime-imposed internet blackout for over 1008 hours (43 days), which is harming livelihoods and violating digital and human rights.
Pope Leo XIV denounces the ‘delusion of omnipotence’ he says fuels the US-Israeli war in Iran
Pope Leo XIV has publicly condemned the "delusion of omnipotence" that he believes is driving the ongoing conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, as reported by Politico.
Iran war: We spoke to the man making Lego-style AI videos that experts say are powerful propaganda
Experts warn that AI-generated "Lego-style" videos created by Iran represent a powerful form of propaganda, potentially more impactful than traditional methods.
‘Abhorrent’: the inside story of the Polymarket gamblers betting millions on war
A Guardian investigation reveals that Polymarket, a prediction market, is being used to bet millions on outcomes related to war and other global events, influencing perceptions of truth and news dissemination.
Steve Blank Nowhere Is Safe
Steve Blank discusses how drones in Ukraine and a hypothetical war with Iran have made the earth's surface a contested space, highlighting the inadequacy of existing air superiority and missile defense systems against asymmetric drone attacks.
The War in Iran Shows Why Wars Don’t Work Anymore
The article posits that war is no longer an effective tool for superpowers to achieve their goals, citing Trump's actions in Iran as an example. It argues that the costs and consequences of modern warfare outweigh the potential benefits, making it an outdated strategy.
#MilitaryTok reactions to Iran war stray from White House messaging: ‘Now I’m regretting everything’
This article discusses how young US military service members are using #MilitaryTok on TikTok to express anxiety and snark about potential deployment amidst Trump administration's efforts to reinforce "warrior culture."
The Pro-Iran Meme Machine Trolling Trump With AI Lego Cartoons
Explosive Media, a pro-Iran group, is releasing viral AI-generated Lego cartoons mocking Donald Trump and the U.S. since the beginning of the Iran war.
Between the Impossible and the Inevitable: The Case for Defiance (aka Never F**king Surrender)
The author has been hesitating to send an essay across the world because we are all under the shadow of Trump's threat to commit war crimes that will "eradicate a whole civilization" in Iran while Iranians bravely surround threatened infrastructure with human chains.
Huawei pitches cloud in Gulf after Iran strikes AWS
Huawei is targeting Gulf clients with "multi-cloud" resilience pitches after Iranian drones hit Amazon data centers in the UAE and Bahrain.
UAE's G42 AI Champion Pushes on With Data Center for OpenAI
UAE's AI company G42 is continuing its expansion plans, including a data center for OpenAI, despite regional infrastructure attacks and potential Iranian war risks.
Newly created Polymarket accounts win big on well-timed Iran ceasefire bets
This Guardian article reports on newly created Polymarket accounts profiting from well-timed bets regarding an Iran ceasefire, making hundreds of thousands of dollars.
The Dizzying Contrast of Trump's Iran Threats and Artemis II
The Atlantic contrasts the threats from Donald Trump towards Iran with the aspirational vision of the Artemis II mission, highlighting both the potential for conflict and human achievement within the same week.
The Iran War Is Not Over
Rania Abouzeid reports from Beirut, Lebanon, questioning the extent of destruction Israel is willing to inflict on Lebanon under the guise of targeting Hezbollah infrastructure.
Will Israel Derail U.S.-Iran Peace Talks? Live Updates
Following a cease-fire, direct talks between the U.S. and Iran may occur later this week, but ongoing firing and disagreements could prevent a deal to end the war.
Iran demands crypto fees for ships passing Hormuz during ceasefire
Iran's oil exporters' union is demanding that ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz during ceasefires pay tolls in cryptocurrency and be monitored for weapons.
Iran Prediction Market Bets on Polymarket Raise Questions Over Insider Activity
Bets on a ceasefire between the US and Iran have resulted in over $170 million being wagered on Polymarket, leading to disputes and insider scrutiny regarding the geopolitical market.
Iranian hackers are targeting American critical infrastructure, US agencies warn
U.S. agencies are warning that Iranian hackers have escalated their tactics targeting American critical infrastructure in response to the ongoing U.S.-Israel war with Iran.
The Iran War Will Be Neoconservatism’s Death Blow
Neoconservatism is ascendant in the Republican Party again, but Ross Barkan argues that a Trump-initiated war with Iran would fatally damage the ideology.
Iran war live: Trump announces two-week ceasefire as Iran says talks to begin
According to the article published by Reuters, Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire in the Iran war after receiving a 10-point proposal from Iran that the U.S. believes is a workable basis for negotiation.
Live updates: US and Iran agree to a two-week ceasefire
According to the AP News article, Iran accepted a two-week ceasefire in the war and will negotiate with the United States in Islamabad beginning Friday; President Donald Trump is pulling back on threats to widen attacks.
Iran-Linked Hackers Are Sabotaging US Energy and Water Infrastructure
The U.S. government is warning of Iranian digital attacks against U.S. critical infrastructure as Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure.
Vance and Putin Work Hard to Save Viktor Orbán
J.D. Vance and Vladimir Putin are reportedly working to support Viktor Orbán in an electoral challenge, highlighting ties between Trump and Russia in their backing of the Hungarian leader.
Blasts heard near Erbil airport
The Guardian's live blog covers blasts heard near Erbil airport amidst ongoing US-Israel tensions with Iran. The blog coverage has now moved to a new live page.
Blasts heard near Erbil airport
The Guardian provides live updates on blasts heard near Erbil airport amidst escalating tensions in the US-Israel conflict with Iran. The blog details developing events and geopolitical implications as they unfold.
Trump warns of "critical period" in Iran war, threatening severe strikes if there's no deal by Tuesday night
President Trump issued a warning to Iran regarding the ongoing war, setting a Tuesday night deadline for a deal to be reached. Failure to meet this deadline would result in severe strikes on Iranian bridges and power plants.
Could Iran Disrupt the Gulf Countries’ Desalinated Water Supplies?
This article discusses the vulnerability of Persian Gulf countries' desalination systems to attacks from Iran, highlighting the risk these plants face in the event of a wider conflict.
Trump threatens ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ ahead of Iran deadline
An article from Politico reports that Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, warning that “whole civilization will die tonight” ahead of the Iran deadline.
U.S. Strike on Qeshm Island Desalination Plant Risks Spiral of Retaliation
This Foreign Policy article discusses the potential risks of a U.S. strike on the Qeshm Island desalination plant in Iran, arguing it could lead to a spiral of retaliation.
Trump’s New Truth Social Iran Threat Is Insane Even for Him
The article discusses a Truth Social post by Donald Trump threatening Iran with destruction if they don't reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. and Iran Agree to Cease-fire: How It Happened
This article provides live updates on the situation involving Donald Trump's threat to destroy "a whole civilization" in Iran if his demands are not met by Tuesday evening.
Chinese firms market Iran war intelligence ‘exposing’ U.S. forces
This Washington Post article reports that private Chinese tech firms are marketing detailed intelligence on U.S. forces in Iran, raising concerns about national security.
Iran’s Social Media Savants Were Ready For This
This article discusses how Iranian filmmakers and content creators have shaped the Revolutionary Guard's media operation and the new generation is younger and less afraid of the U.S.
Iran threatens OpenAI’s Stargate data center in Abu Dhabi
An Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps video suggests targeting OpenAI's upcoming data center in Abu Dhabi if the U.S. attacks Iran's power plants, posing a threat to AI infrastructure development in the UAE.
War Crimes Rhetoric to Battlefield Reality: Slippery Slope to Total War
Former JAGs caution that potential strikes on Iranian power plants could be considered war crimes, violating the law of war and endangering U.S. service members.
Trump Confirms He Committed War Crime in Iran
President Donald Trump has seemingly admitted to committing a war crime by targeting Iran's B1 Bridge, a large piece of civilian infrastructure, as a negotiating tactic.
Truth Social
Donald Trump posted on Truth Social warning Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face dire consequences, while also mentioning a "Power Plant Day" and "Bridge Day" in Iran.
Trump’s Wildest Iran Remarks From the Easter Egg Roll
This article from *New York Magazine* discusses Donald Trump's remarks about Iran made at the White House Easter Egg Roll.
Kharg Island no longer under Iranian control by...? Predi...
Polymarket indicates that $13,631,280 has been traded on the event "Kharg Island no longer under Iranian control..." as of April 6, 2026.
U.S. Rescues Downed Air Force Officer Deep Inside Iran, Trump Says
U.S. commandos executed a risky mission inside Iran to rescue an injured Air Force officer after a U.S. fighter jet was downed on Friday.
The Team Behind a Pro-Iran, Lego-Themed Viral-Video Campaign
Kyle Chayka's article in The New Yorker discusses a pro-Iran Lego-themed viral video campaign created by Explosive News and shared by Iranian government accounts, which has also been co-opted by No Kings protesters.
The Real Intelligence Failure in Iran
The article argues that the real intelligence failure regarding Iran was not the lack of information about a potential costly quagmire, but rather the Trump administration's decision to go to war despite those warnings.
What Trump Got So Badly Wrong About Iran
President Trump misunderstood the power dynamics within Iran, contributing to the mismanagement of the conflict, according to expert Vali Nasr.
Iran threatens ‘complete and utter annihilation’ of OpenAI's $30B Stargate AI data center in Abu Dhabi
Iran has threatened to destroy OpenAI's $30 billion Stargate AI data center in Abu Dhabi, posting satellite imagery of the facility.
Satellite firm Planet Labs to indefinitely withhold Iran war images
Planet Labs will withhold satellite imagery of Iran and the Middle East indefinitely following a request from the U.S. government.
Iranian missile blitz takes down AWS data centers in Bahrain and Dubai
Iranian missile strikes reportedly took down Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centers in Bahrain and Dubai, leading Amazon to declare a "hard down" status for multiple zones in the region.
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Iranian Media Posts Debris From USAF F-15E Claimed to Have Been Downed Earlier Today
Iranian media reported the downing of a U.S. Air Force F-35 fighter jet, but images from the crash site actually showed wreckage from an F-15E Strike Eagle.
War crimes are no longer shameful. That should terrify you
The opinion piece from Al Jazeera discusses the increasing disregard for civilian life in the Middle East, particularly regarding war crimes.
One of two US crew members rescued after F-15E jet shot down over Iran
A US fighter jet, F-15E, was reportedly shot down over Iran, marking the first downing of a US fighter plane since the start of the war, with one crew member rescued and another missing.
Second U.S. F-15E Airman Rescued From Inside Iran
A U.S. F-15 warplane was shot down over Iran, prompting a combat search and rescue operation for the crew, marking the first such incident during the five-week conflict.
U.S. fighter jet shot down in Iran, search underway for crew
A U.S. fighter jet was shot down in Iran, initiating a search for the crew, marking the first instance of a U.S. jet being downed by enemy fire since the start of a conflict.
US-Israeli bombing destroys oldest medical research center in Iran, official says
A government official reports that US-Israeli strikes targeted a major medical research center in Iran, prompting warnings from relief organizations against attacks on medical facilities in the region.
Amazon to add 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge for sellers as Iran war drives up energy prices
Amazon plans to implement a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge for its third-party sellers in the U.S. and Canada due to increased energy prices stemming from the ongoing Iran war.
How to Ignore a War
The article discusses Trump's strategy of using confusing timelines and messaging to downplay the conflict with Iran, effectively making the "war" fade into the background of public consciousness.
China suppliers warn of higher prices for Americans due to Strait of Hormuz closure
Chinese manufacturers are concerned about supply chain disruptions and potentially higher prices for American consumers due to the Iran war impacting shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran crisis lifts India bottled water prices, erasing Modi tax cut gains
The Iran war has increased bottled water prices in India by 11% due to rising plastic costs, negating the effect of a recent tax cut by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Trump Officials Try to Fight Foreign Disinformation They Once Dismissed
Former Trump officials are now advocating for a defense against foreign influence campaigns following the war in Iran, despite previously dismissing such threats.
Trump ordered Iran war, then ordered 'hamburgers for all' at Whataburger
Donald Trump reportedly ordered an Iran war and then ordered 'hamburgers for all' at Whataburger.
They Built the Escape Route Before the Crime: A Systems Architect's Guide to the Iran Trade Scandal
The article analyzes the dependencies from DOJ gutting to Polymarket insider trades to $580M oil futures bets placed 15 minutes before a presidential announcement related to Iran, highlighting how monitoring was removed before the exploit.
Iran Oil: With Trump Boxed In, It’s Now About WACO
The article posits that Iran's leaders have stronger motivations to prolong the conflict than Trump does.
Trump Says Never Mind About Iran’s Nuclear Material
President Trump is reportedly unconcerned about Iran's enriched uranium stockpile, claiming its location makes it irrelevant.
President Donald J. Trump on the United States Military Major Combat Operations in Iran
The title references President Donald J. Trump discussing United States Military Major Combat Operations in Iran.
What IAEA documents actually say about Iran's nuclear program, before the bombs fell
An AI research tool analyzed 138 IAEA reports on Iran's nuclear program to provide insights into enrichment levels, undeclared sites, and facility conditions before June 2025 strikes.
Iran war sparks renewables boom as Europeans rush to buy solar, heat pumps and EVs
The war on Iran has spurred a boom in renewable energy adoption in Europe, including solar, heat pumps and EVs, as Europeans seek alternatives to oil and gas.
Iran Has Become Pete Hegseth’s Holy War
Pete Hegseth has turned the war in Iran into a religious crusade to gain power and support Trump.
Iran threatens Nvidia, Apple and other tech giants with attacks
Iran's Revolutionary Guard has threatened tech companies like Nvidia and Apple with attacks if they continue operations in the Middle East.
Iran threatens imminent attacks on US tech companies in the Middle East
Iran threatens imminent attacks on US tech companies, including Apple, Google, Microsoft, Meta, NVIDIA, and Tesla, in the Middle East.
Iran threatens to strike US-owned infrastructure in the Middle East
Iran threatens to strike US-owned infrastructure in the Middle East, specifically targeting tech companies like Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Meta.
A Mysterious Numbers Station Is Broadcasting Through the Iran War
A shortwave numbers station, potentially linked to US military activity in Germany, is broadcasting during the Iran war, with its purpose and operator unknown.
A 35-Year-Old Crypto Bro Helped Pakistan Win Over Trump World
A 35-year-old involved in Cryptocurrency, World Liberty Financial, allegedly helped Pakistan improve relations with the Trump world, acting as a mediator between the U.S. and Iran.
No Kings Rallies Can’t Stop CPAC's Trump Glazing & Iran War Hits One Month
This YouTube video from The Daily Show discusses CPAC's support for Trump and the one-month mark of the Iran War.
Iranians grieving over school missile strike express rage at U.S., Trump
The article reports on Iranians expressing rage at the U.S. and Trump following a missile strike on a school in Minab, Iran that killed Zahra Monazzah’s son Soheil and dozens of other children on Feb. 28.
'Iran will be at World Cup' and play in US, FIFA's Infantino tells AFP
FIFA president Gianni Infantino stated that Iran will participate in the World Cup and play matches in the United States, despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Iran’s Crackdown on Starlink Sellers Hits Rare Link to Internet
Iranian authorities arrested dozens of individuals allegedly involved in selling Starlink satellite terminals, intensifying efforts to control information amidst the conflict with the US and Israel.
Will Trump Just Abandon the Strait of Hormuz?
The article speculates that Trump might abandon efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, potentially disengaging from conflict with Iran and leaving the responsibility to other nations.
Iran's IRGC threatens to target Apple, Microsoft, Google, Meta, HP across Mideast
Iran's IRGC plans to target 18 major U.S. technology companies, including Apple, Microsoft, Google, Meta, and HP, across the Middle East amid the ongoing war.
DoD Denies Hegseth’s Broker Sought Pre–Iran War Investment
The Department of Defense is requesting a retraction from the Financial Times regarding a report that Pete Hegseth’s broker sought to invest millions in defense contractors just before the Iran war began.
Iran’s hackers go to war
Iranian cyber operatives have launched attacks on Israel and the US, aiming to instill fear and gather intelligence.
India smartphone export growth in doubt as Iran war hits UAE
India's smartphone export growth faces uncertainty due to Middle East tensions disrupting trade routes with the UAE, a key market.
How Iran is making a mint from Donald Trump’s war
This Economist article discusses how Iran is profiting from increased oil revenues, despite war and sanctions, due to decreased output from its Gulf rivals and rising prices.
Trump’s Job Approval Is in Free Fall
The article reports on a decline in Trump's job approval ratings, attributing it to the Iran war and its economic consequences.
Trump’s Propaganda Machine Is Flailing on the Iran War
Ross Barkan argues that Trump's attempts to gain support for military action against Iran are failing because he can't convince Americans of its wisdom.
India denies Elon Musk joined Modi-Trump call on Iran crisis
India has denied reports that Elon Musk participated in a phone call between Narendra Modi and Donald Trump regarding the Iran crisis.
Say No to Palantir in Europe
A petition on WeMove Europe urges opposition to Palantir's expansion in Europe due to its connections to controversial activities like genocide in Gaza and aiding ICE in separating families.
‘Monitoring the Situation’ Is How the Internet Handles Crisis
The use of data dashboards to 'monitor the situation' is a common approach to handling crises online, as seen with the Iran war.