Kermanshah: the western Iranian city at the heart of Kurdistan and Lur populations, capital of Kermanshah Province, with historic scale and modern urban growth.
The Iran war has continued with the regime maintaining control despite international pressure. Diaspora protests on American soil and crackdowns on religious minorities signal a protracted crisis. Analysts say Tehran’s leadership remains intact while Western actors reassess their strategy and sanctions relief is debated amid reconstruction plans.
The acting Navy secretary has been nominated by the president to a permanent post as U.S. forces confront intensified strikes with Iran. The Lincoln has spent nine months at sea, while domestic political shifts accompany the military movements.
Amnesty International has named 87 Iranian officials in a report marking four years since the 2022 protests, saying crimes against humanity were committed to crush the Woman Life Freedom movement. It notes a renewed, deadly crackdown in 2026 and calls for international justice mechanisms.