The Iranian Protests Explained

February 2, 2026
Daniel Falcone
In this interview, international relations scholar Stephen Zunes and Middle East historian Lawrence Davidson help to unpack the Iranian protests and explain their relevance within the context of U.S. and Israeli national interests.

Protests in Tehran on 8 January. Photograph Source: Standardwhale – CC BY 0

Iranian FM reveals 'fruitful' indirect talks with US in push for de-escalation

February 2, 2026

Araghchi warned that war would be a 'disaster for everyone' and said Tehran is prepared to confront an attack

Iran eyes progress towards US nuclear talks as tension eases

February 2, 2026
Paul Rogers

Iran examines regional proposals to ease tensions with the US as it expects a framework for talks in the coming days.

How a US/Israeli Strike on Iran could Provoke a wider Conflict

February 1, 2026
Paul Rogers
( OpenDemocracy.net ) – On his way back from Davos last weekend, Donald Trump warned the Iranian leadership of a naval force heading for the Middle East with an implied threat of military action. Since then, an aircraft carrier strike group led by the USS Abraham Lincoln has arrived in the Indian Ocean bordering the Arabian Sea and within the US Central Command’s area of operations.