Trump’s 2026 State of the Union: Painting a mirage of power

TEHRAN – In his 2026 State of the Union address, U.S. President Donald Trump delivered an extended narrative of American resurgence and foreign policy accomplishments. While the tone was confident and assertive, a factual review reveals that many of the president’s most dramatic claims were exaggerated, misleading, or unsupported by credible evidence. In particular, his discussion of conflicts abroad and military actions mischaracterized complex realities and overstated the United States’ influence and achievements.

By Soheila Zarfam

Trump admits his ‘help on the way’ means a ‘bad day’ for Iranians

Meanwhile, on one of the two aircraft carriers sent to ‘help’, the crew cannot find a working toilet!

TEHRAN – The ailing Iranian “opposition” factions based in the West—those who were either toppled during the 1979 Islamic Revolution or failed to compete with the popularity of Imam Khomeini and his followers for a place in the country’s new political establishment—have spent nearly five decades in exile.

By Saleh Abidi Maleki

Eight presidents, one failed playbook

A history lesson for Trump on why Iranians have not 'capitulated'

TEHRAN – In a recent interview with American media, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi offered President Trump some straightforward advice. He noted that previous American administrations have tried everything against Iran—sanctions, assassinations, and pressure—and that none of it worked. If Trump wants a deal, Araghchi said, he needs to engage with Iran differently.

By Faramarz Kouhpayeh

Trump risking US lives and economy to fight a war for Israel  

The president’s push for a war against Iran serves Israeli interests, not American voters, and not even himself     

TEHRAN - When Donald Trump was vying for a second term in the White House in 2024, he rolled out a series of promises to American voters. He said he would "end inflation," "make America affordable again," and create millions of jobs. He also pledged to "stop all wars" and become a "president of peace."

By Wesam Bahrani 

Trump’s “Board of Peace” sparks UN fears

TEHRAN – Concerns are mounting that U.S. President Donald Trump’s new initiative for Gaza could sideline the United Nations and reshape global governance.

By Soheila Zarfam 

A war US could start—but not control 

A look at military responses Tehran is likely to employ if US makes talks collapse again

TEHRAN – When, at 3:30 AM on Friday, June 13, 2025, Israel and the United States began a bombing campaign against Iran—just days ahead of a sixth round of nuclear negotiations—I had just fallen asleep in my Tehran apartment. A few hours earlier, I had been speaking with a colleague who told me she believed the U.S. was about to attack Iran.

By Ranjan Solomon

Governance in the rubble: Why Hamas still holds Gaza

GOA - A recent Reuters investigation citing internal Israeli military assessments offers an unexpected snapshot of post-war Gaza administration - one that complicates the official narrative of Hamas’ dismantlement.

Trump’s Gaza Riviera: Repackaging ethnic cleansing as coastal development

TEHRAN – President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” is being presented as a bold plan to rebuild Gaza and secure stability after a devastating war. With a $10 billion U.S. pledge and glossy presentations of futuristic cities, luxury hotels and a “Mediterranean Riviera,” the initiative is designed to project power and optimism. But beneath the branding and spectacle lies a project that advances U.S. and Israeli strategic goals while sidelining Palestinian rights and political reality.

By Garsha Vazirian

The ‘Donroe Doctrine’ and the architecture of engineered darkness

Washington’s energy siege transforms Cuba into a laboratory of calculated humanitarian collapse

TEHRAN – In the obsidian silence of a Havana night, the only light comes from the cold, calculating eyes of Washington’s imperial architects.

By Shadi Afzoonmanesh 

Toronto's 'bomb Iran' rally sparks shock, fear, and outrage

TEHRAN - “I can't believe this is real,” wrote one Canadian citizen reacting to protests that took place in Toronto on Saturday. The demonstrations were not those of the famous truckers who flocked to the streets in 2022 protesting COVID mandate measures, nor were they the popular protests that have occurred several times since 2023, demanding Israel cease its killing of Palestinians in Gaza.

By staff writer 

Greenland’s icequake: The rift that rocks U.S.–Europe relations

TEHRAN – Tensions over Greenland were already high in the weeks before the 2026 Munich Security Conference. President Donald Trump’s repeated statements about acquiring the Arctic island had triggered strong reactions in Denmark and Greenland, raising concerns about sovereignty and trust within the alliance.