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EU states discuss possible terrorist designation of Iranian Revolutionary Guards

EU states discuss possible terrorist designation of Iranian Revolutionary Guards

'We stand ready to propose new more severe sanctions following violent crackdown on protesters,' European Commission spokesperson

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Iran says communication channels with US ‘still open,’ rejects external pressure
12.01.2026

Iran says communication channels with US ‘still open,’ rejects external pressure

Tehran says it is ‘a country of dialogue’ but warns against interference as unrest continues

Nephew of SDF ringleader says Syrian army operations in Aleppo could expand north
12.01.2026

Nephew of SDF ringleader says Syrian army operations in Aleppo could expand north

SDF’s failure to engage in integration process with Syrian government may push military operations beyond Aleppo, says Usama Muslim

Illegal settler violence against Palestinians in occupied West Bank rises by 25% in 2025: Report
12.01.2026

Illegal settler violence against Palestinians in occupied West Bank rises by 25% in 2025: Report

Israeli military data shows sharp increase in illegal settler attacks since Gaza war in October 2023

Iran’s supreme leader posts image showing Trump as pharaoh, warns of downfall
12.01.2026

Iran’s supreme leader posts image showing Trump as pharaoh, warns of downfall

On social media, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei compares US president to tryants of ancient world

Iran’s foreign minister calls ongoing protests ‘terrorist war’
12.01.2026

Iran’s foreign minister calls ongoing protests ‘terrorist war’

Abbas Araghchi says armed groups infiltrated demonstrations, also claiming authorities have evidence of orders to shoot civilians and security forces