(2026-02-11). "US aggression against Iran is an attack on BRICS and the multipolar world," says geopolitical analyst. peoplesdispatch.org Shortly after the kidnapping of Tehran is one of the biggest supporter of the Palestinian cause in the world and, in practice, the biggest obstacle to the Zionist project of "Greater Israel," which presupposes the…
(2026-02-11). On the Anniversary of Iran's Revolution: Key Lessons for Revolutionaries. juancole.com Oxford (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Today, 11 February, marks the 47th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, and coincidentally, it also marks the 15th anniversary of the ousting of Hosni Mubarak after 30 years of oppressive rule. There were some other uprisings during what came to be known as the Arab Spring, which resulted in the ousting of ruling dictators. Undeterred, Iranian leaders, after the terrible carnage in January this year, are making big plans to celebrate the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. | Many people optimistically assume that massive popular…
(2026-02-11). This is what Trump can demand from Netanyahu in exchange for removing the Iranian threat. haaretz.com Trump has already flexed his muscles to the point of bursting. Aircraft carriers can't come home empty-handed. And Netanyahu is threatening that even without America, Israel will go to war on its own. So what should Trump demand from Israel in return?
(2026-02-11). Netanyahu to push Trump on Iran missiles in White House talks. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025. — Reuters Meeting set to begin at 11am local time in White House.Netanyahu making sixth…
(2026-02-11). Iran's silence on new weapons fuels speculation of hidden strategy amid tensions. hindustantimes.com Iran has suddenly gone quiet about its newest weapons, and that silence is drawing global attention. Officials say defense achievements are now being deployed, not displayed, citing the need for "surprise." At the same time, satellite images show sealed nuclear tunnels and unusual activity around key sites. Add rising missile estimates, tense Gulf waters and fragile nuclear talks, and a bigger picture begins to form. Is Tehran shifting from signaling to strategy? As Washington and its allies watch closely, the real question is what remains hidden — and when it might be revealed.
(2026-02-11). Netanyahu to meet Trump in D.C. as Arab crime protests fuel strain in Israel. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump comes amid mounting domestic unrest. Protests erupted in Tel Aviv over a sharp rise in violent crime affecting Israel's Arab community, with activists accusing the government of failing to curb escalating bloodshed. Shocking crime statistics have intensified scrutiny, as Netanyahu balances internal pressure with high-stakes discussions in D.C., including concerns over U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations and regional security principles. The timing underscores growing political strain at home and strategic uncerta…
(2011-02-26). Dar discusses regional tensions with Turkey, Iran FMs amid US-Iran strain. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held separate telephone conversations with the foreign ministers of Turkey and Iran on Wednesday, as tensions simmer over Iran's nuclear programme. | In a call with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, the two leaders discussed regional and international developments and matters of mutual interest. They agreed to maintain close coordination on shared priorities. | Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of Türkiye Hakan Fidan @HakanFidan. | The two leaders exchan…
(2026-02-11). What Are the Geopolitical Consequences of the Severe Weakening or Complete Defeat of Iran? unitedworldint.com In today's Middle East, security is an indivisible commodity. By Mohammad Reza Moradi, General Director of Mehr News Agency's Foreign Languages and International News Department, from Tehran / Iran Strategic analysts know well that the collapse or severe weakening of a key actor in an unstable region such as the Middle East never leads to …
(2026-02-11). Iran fortifies Isfahan nuclear site as 400 kilos of enriched uranium go missing. hindustantimes.com Iran's Isfahan nuclear complex has suddenly gone quiet just as war fears climbed, with new satellite images showing tunnel entrances buried, defenses reinforced and vehicle activity gone. Analysts warned the fortifications looked like preparation for fresh U.S. or Israeli strikes—especially after Tehran claimed unexploded American bunker‚Äëbusters still sat inside its nuclear sites. At the same time, 400 kilos of highly enriched uranium had remained unaccounted for, even as Iran had offered to dilute 60% stock in return for full sanctions relief. With jets moving and talks in Oman, the next…
(2026-02-11). US will have to do 'something very tough' if no deal reached with Iran, warns Trump. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC, US, February 5, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-02-11). Does Netanyahu's upcoming visit with Trump signal a U.S. attack on Iran? strategic-culture.su Pressure is building on Donald Trump to attack Iran. Besides the US carrier strike group that is positioned in the Arabian Sea south of Iran, the US is marshaling a significant number of air assets — primarily F-35s — in the region. More worrisome is that Israel's Prime Minister, Bibi Netanyahu, moved his trip to the US up by one week…
(2026-02-11). Trump says Iran wants a nuclear deal but admits uncertainty about its durability. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he thinks Iran wants to make a deal on the Islamic Republic's nuclear program. "I think it'd be foolish if they didn't," said Trump in an interview with Larry Kudlow on Fox Business Network. Asked if he thinks a deal with Iran's current regime would stick, Trump said he didn't know. "I know one thing, they want to make a deal. They wouldn't talk to anybody else, but they're talking to me. But you know, it's a good question." Watch for more…
(2026-02-11). Violence erupts at opposition protest in Albanian capital. ecns.cn Clashes broke out late Tuesday during an opposition demonstration in front of the Albanian parliament in Tirana, according to local media reports.Thousands gathered in the capital's center to protest alleged government corruption and to call for the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku."ÄÄ"ÄÄSome protesters threw Molotov cocktails, fireworks, and other incendiary items, resulting in bursts of flame and smoke, Albanian Daily News reported.
(2026-02-11). Iran taunts US over Oman talks as Trump insists Tehran 'wants to make a deal'. hindustantimes.com Iran has mocked the United States after indirect nuclear talks in Oman, accusing Washington of sitting at "the same table" as Israel and Arab partners who no longer fully back its regional strategy. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei urged US officials to "act independently" of Israeli pressure, branding Israel a spoiler that opposes any diplomatic track leading to de-escalation in West Asia. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran "wants to make a deal" with the United States on its nuclear and ballistic missile programs, arguing it would be "foolish" for Tehran not to negotiate, in a Fox Bus…
(2026-02-11). Why Trump's War on Iran is Slipping Out of Washington Grip. ummid.com Trump may have already lost this war — just as he lost face and credibility by failing to follow through on his threats or translate them into aggressive action on Iranian soil.