Ali Shariati: The Revolutionary Thinker Whose Ideas Changed Iran | Al Jazeera World Documentary

Jul 29, 2025 | This is the untold story of Ali Shariati, an influential Iranian scholar whose revolutionary ideas helped shape the ideological basis of the 1979 Islamic revolution. This documentary explores how Shariati’s radical interpretation of religious thought in the Shah’s Iran recast Islam as a revolutionary force against authoritarianism and repression – and inspired a generation that increasingly demanded change.

Shariati studied in Paris in the 1960s, where he was exposed to new ideas – Marxism, existentialism and anticolonial movements, including Algeria’s fight for independence from France. He was labelled subversive by the Shah’s secret police and imprisoned several times.

In 1977, he was allowed to leave Iran for the United Kingdom, but his sudden death triggered the suspicion among his supporters of assassination by SAVAK agents. Shariati never lived to see the Iranian revolution, but his legacy is still felt in Iran as elsewhere in the Arab world.


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Calls for Global Leaders to Support Iran's Fight for Democracy and Regime Change

Jul 27, 2025 | “What they would like to see foreign governments do is for a change of regime is a necessity for us to succeed and bring about a democratic future.”

International leaders are urged to back the Iranian people in their pursuit of democracy and peace from the current regime, says eldest son of last Shah Reza Pahlavi.

Tucker Carlson Interviews President of Iran Mosoud Pezeshkian

Jul 7, 2025

Middle East Analyst Jason Pack on the Long-term Effect of Trump’s Unprovoked Attack on Iran

June 30, 2025 | Middle East expert Jason Pack joins Anthony Davis to discuss the effects of Trump’s unprovoked attack on Iran and how the international community has reacted to an illegal act of aggression under the guise of ‘peace through strength’ - only on The Weekend Show.

Iran's Supreme Leader Says Country Delivered "Hard Slap" to US | BBC News

Jun 26, 2025 | Iran's supreme leader has given a statement to the nation, which is his first video message since the US strikes and Iran's ceasefire with Israel.

In a post on X before the message, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei claimed victory over Israel and said Iran delivered a "heavy slap" to the US.

He said the US "failed to achieve anything significant" by attacking Iran's nuclear facilities, accusing Donald Trump of an "unusually exaggerated" account of what happened.

Two weeks ago, Israel began air strikes on Iran, before Iran responded with missiles, and after a ceasefire was agreed, Trump called it a "12-day war”.

The US also attacked Iranian nuclear sites, before Iran responded with strikes on a US base in Qatar.

BBC Reports from Iran on Ceasefire Deal with Israel | BBC News

Jun 25, 2025 | The BBC's Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet reports from Iran's capital city, Tehran during what appears to be an enduring ceasefire with Israel.

The pause follows a volatile 24 hours in the Middle East, during which the White House mediated between the two countries.

Lyse Doucet is being allowed to report in Iran on condition that none of her reports are used on the BBC's Persian service.

This law from Iranian authorities applies to all international media agencies operating in Iran.

Donald Trump in Complete Disorder over Iran Attack

Jun 24, 2025 | Jesse highlights that his prediction of the trump team walking back their ‘obliteration’ of Iran’s nuclear program is already coming to fruition. As much as Donald Trump runs his suck about the complete and total success of the destruction of Iran’s nuclear ambitions, JD Vance & GOP members of congress are telling the opposite story.

Western Politicians Are Rewriting History on Iran

Jun 24, 2025

Donald Trump Launches F-word Rant and Rages at Iran and Israel for Breaking Hour-old Ceasefire

Jun 24, 2025 | DONALD Trump has slammed both Israel and Iran blasting they "don't know what the f*** they're doing".

Trump's stunning profanity in front of cameras comes after a ceasefire between the two Middle Eastern countries appeared to break down.

Trump Falsely Claims a 'Complete and Total Ceasefire "Forever."

Jun 24, 2025 | Donald Trump said the “12 day war” between Israel and Iran was set to end in a ceasefire, holding out the expected deal as validation for his strategic gamble of ordering U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites - and said he did not believe Israel and Iran “will ever be shooting at each other again.”

“It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE,” Trump posted on social media.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran would stop its attacks if Israel would. It’s unclear what role Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s leader, played in the talks. He had said on social media earlier Monday that Iran would not surrender. Israel has not publicly confirmed that it has agreed to end hostilities.

David Petraeus on Iran Attack on US Base in Qatar

Jun 23, 2025 | Channel 4 News speaks to David Petraeus, who after an army career including the command of the combined ISAF force in Afghanistan, served as the director of the CIA under President Obama, and asks for his reaction to Iran striking US bases in Qatar.

Iran launches Missiles at US Bases in Qatar and Iraq, State Media Reports | BBC News

Jun 23, 2025 | Iran has launched missiles at US airbases in Qatar and Iraq in response to strikes on its nuclear sites on Saturday, state media reports.

Qatar confirms the attack on the US-run Al Udeid base, calling it a "flagrant violation" and says it reserves the right to respond directly.

The country has temporarily closed its airspace and US and UK citizens have been advised to shelter in place.

In Washington, Donald Trump is attending a National Security Council meeting.

NZZ erklärt: Wieso Iran als nukleare Bedrohung gilt

un 20, 2025 | Iran behauptet, sein Atomprogramm diene nur zivilen Zwecken. Doch Untersuchungen zeigen: Das Land besitzt bereits über 400 Kilogramm hochangereichertes Uran – fast waffenfähig. Wie konnte es so weit kommen? Wir zeigen Irans Weg zum atomaren Schwellenland.

Donald Trump Hails 'Bullseye' Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites | BBC News

Jun 23, 2025 | A day after US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, Donald Trump has stressed "monumental" obliteration of the facilities.

However, the UN has been unable to determine the exact degree of impact.

The US has asked China to put pressure on Iran not to close the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route.

Overnight, Israel carried out "one of the most intense attacks" on Iran's military infrastructure, while Iran appears to have fired just one missile towards Israel.

What Is Life Really Like in Iran? | 60 Minutes Australia | [2008]

Jun 23, 2025 | Iran's culture remains a mystery to many in the Western world.

In 2008, 60 Minutes spoke to real women living in the country to break through the veil and understand some of the misconceptions about living in Iran.

Trump ‘Played’ by Netanyahu to Strike Iran Says Former CIA Director

Jun 23, 2025 | “Bibi Netanyahu pulls a lot of strings in the US political system.”

Trump was “led” by Netanyahu to carry out Operation Midnight Hammer in hopes it would improve his polling, says former director of the CIA John Brennan.

Iran Warns US of ‘Serious’ Consequences

THE TELEGRAPH: Iran has warned the US of “serious” consequences in response to Sunday’s air strikes on its three most critical nuclear facilities.

Tehran’s military said the attacks ordered by Donald Trump would “widen the scope of legitimate targets” and “pave the way for the extension of war in the region”, in an apparent threat to US forces in the Middle East.

“The fighters of Islam will inflict serious, unpredictable consequences on you with powerful and targeted (military) operations,” armed forces spokesman Ebrahim Zolfaghari added on state television. » | Iona Cleave. Chanel Zagon | Monday, June 23, 2025

No Matter What Trump Says, the US Has Gone to War – and There Will Be Profound and Lasting Consequences

THE GUARDIAN: Trump has fallen slap bang into the trap laid for him by Netanyahu. His reckless gamble makes a nuclear weapon for Iran more, not less, likely

Bombing will not make Iran go away. US bombs will not destroy the knowhow needed to build a nuclear weapon or the will do so, if that is what Tehran wants. The huge attack ordered by Donald Trump will not halt ongoing open warfare between Israel and Iran. It will not bring lasting peace to the Middle East, end the slaughter in Gaza, deliver justice to the Palestinians, or end more than half a century of bitter enmity between Tehran and Washington.

More likely, Trump’s rash, reckless gamble will inflame and exacerbate all these problems. Depending on how Iran and its allies and supporters react, the region could plunge into an uncontrolled conflagration. US bases in the Persian Gulf and elsewhere in the region, home to about 40,000 American troops, must now be considered potential targets for retaliation – and possibly British and allied forces, too.

Trump says he has not declared war on Iran. He claims the attack is not an opening salvo in a campaign aimed at triggering regime change in Tehran. But that’s not how Iran’s politicians and people will see it. Trump’s premature bragging about “spectacular” success, and threats of more and bigger bombs, sound like the words of a ruthless conqueror intent on total, crushing victory. » | Simon Tisdall | Sunday, June 22, 2025

The Guardian View on Trump Bombing Iran: An Illegal and Reckless Act

THE GUARDIAN – EDITORIAL: The US president has chosen war at Israel’s behest. He may imagine he has scored an easy win, but the world is likely to pay a steep price

Donald Trump was predictably quick to claim victory following the illegal US strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities: “Completely and totally obliterated,” he crowed. Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel and sycophants at home rushed to fawn over his “courageous” and “brilliant” decision. The most senior US military official, Dan Caine, offered a more muted assessment: it was “way too early” to know the full outcome despite severe damage. We cannot yet know whether the blow has ended Iran’s nuclear aspirations – or will spur it to pursue the bomb. It may be weeks or months, too, before Iranian retaliation plays out, with all its potential repercussions. » | Editorial | Sunday, June 22, 2025

Protests in Tehran after US Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites | BBC News

Jun 22, 2025 | Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian joined protests in Tehran on Sunday, as people demonstrated against US strikes which targeted three of Iran's nuclear facilities.

US President Donald Trump said the Isfahan, Natanz and Fordo facilities were "obliterated" in the strikes on Sunday and told Iran's leaders that they now had a choice of "peace or tragedy".

Iranian officials have confirmed the facilities were struck but denied it had suffered a major blow.

Iran's ambassador to the UN accused the US of "waging war" under an "absurd pretext".

Meanwhile, Israel continues to strike Iran, saying it's hitting military targets.