2026/02/22Iran MP: “We’ve Analyzed America’s Military Weaknesses”
Hassanali Akhlaqi Amiri, a member of Iran’s parliament Cultural Commission , told Didban Iran that while the U.S. military is “the world’s number one power,” it still has vulnerabilities that the Islamic Republic has “analyzed,” echoing remarks attributed to Iran’s leadership. He argued that U.S. public opinion is not prepared to accept the return of “thousands of bodies” of American soldiers stationed at regional bases, which he described as within Iran’s strike range. On that basis, he claimed that if a military clash occurs, Iran would have a “full hand” to inflict damage on the United States. Source: Didban Iran (interview with Akhlaqi Amiri).
2026/02/22Noor Pahlavi Urges Trump to Help Iranian Protesters
Princess Noor Pahlavi has called on U.S. President Donald Trump to help Iranian protesters, saying Iranians have “never been this close” to toppling Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and that the situation is “incredibly painful” to watch. She also said that although she has never set foot in Iran , her “heart breaks” for the country and urged people not to “look away” from the crackdown. Source: Fox News (reporting on her interview with The California Post).
2026/02/22Ferdowsi University Protest Video Shows “Javid Shah” Chants on 40th-Day Memorial
Videos circulating on social media show students at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad chanting “Javid Shah” (“Long live the Shah”) on Sunday (3 Esfand) during gatherings marking the 40th day for the “Javidnaman” of Iran’s national revolution movement. Source: social media videos / protest footage .
2026/02/22University of Tehran Protest Video: “We Didn’t Give Martyrs to Compromise or Praise a Killer Leader”
Videos circulating on social media show University of Tehran students facing off with Basij forces on Sunday (3 Esfand) , chanting: “We didn’t give martyrs to compromise, or praise a killer leader.” Source: social media videos / protest footage .
2026/02/22Amirkabir University Protest: “We Won’t Forget the Blood That’s Been Spilled”
Videos received from Tehran show students at Amirkabir University of Technology chanting “We won’t forget the blood that’s been spilled” during a protest gathering on Sunday (3 Esfand) . Source: received videos / social media footage .
2026/02/22Khamenei Adviser Claims Iran Only Uses Force in Self-Defense, Blasts “Violent” West
Ali Akbar Velayati , an adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei , wrote in an article that the “Islamic-Iranian civilization,” from the era of Cyrus the Great onward, has only taken up arms in self-defense and has consistently promoted peaceful coexistence among nations. He added that, in his view, recent centuries of history show Western civilization—despite what he called hollow human-rights and moral claims—has been built on violence, exploitation, and warmongering . Source: Ali Akbar Velayati’s article .
2026/02/22Five Kurdish Parties Announce New Political Coalition Aimed at Transition from the Islamic Republic
Five Kurdish parties in Iran say they have formed the “Coalition of Political Forces of Iranian Kurdistan” after a phase of dialogue and fieldwork under the “Dialogue Center for Cooperation.” In a joint statement, the signatories said the coalition’s goals include unity and joint struggle to expand Kurdish political activity in Iran, strengthen Kurdistan’s role in national political equations, secure rights and freedoms for the people of Kurdistan, and take an active role in reimagining Iran’s future . The statement lists shared objectives as “struggle for a transition from the Islamic Republic of Iran,” realization of the Kurdish people’s right to self-determination , and establishing a national, democratic institution based on the Kurdish nation’s political will in Iranian Kurdistan. Members named in the statement: Kurdistan Freedom Party ( PAK ) Komala of the Toilers of Kurdistan Kurdistan Free Life Party ( PJAK ) Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan ( PDKI/HDKA ) Khabat Organization of Iranian Kurdistan Source: joint statement by the five Kurdish parties .
2026/02/22Conditional Nuclear Talks Set for Friday if Tehran Sends Proposal
Axios reports that U.S.–Iran negotiations are expected to take place on Friday, Feb. 27, in Geneva — if Tehran submits a detailed nuclear proposal within 48 hours , citing a senior U.S. official. Reuters , citing the Axios report, noted it could not independently verify the information. Source: Axios ; Reuters (citing Axios) .
2026/02/22Araqchi Sent Back U.S. Missile Proposals Unopened
A source familiar with the talks told Reuters that during recent U.S.–Iran negotiations, Omani mediators handed Iran’s side an envelope containing U.S. proposals on Iran’s missile program — but Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi reportedly refused to open it and returned it . Reuters also cited regional officials warning Tehran may be making a dangerous miscalculation by pressing for major concessions, while U.S. officials see President Donald Trump constrained by the credibility costs of a growing regional military buildup if Iran does not offer a firm nuclear commitment. Two Israeli officials told Reuters they believe the gaps are unbridgeable and the risk of near-term escalation is high; Gulf oil producers are also said to be preparing for possible conflict . Source: Reuters .
2026/02/22Iran Army Ground Forces Chief: Border Movements “Monitored Moment by Moment”
Ali Jahanshahi, commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army’s Ground Forces , said “enemy movements along the country’s borders are being monitored moment by moment .” He added that the armed forces’ round-the-clock vigilance is the most important deterrent against “miscalculation” by adversaries. Source: remarks attributed to Ali Jahanshahi .
2026/02/22Thousands Rally in Montreal in Seventh Straight Week of Solidarity With Iran’s Uprising
Thousands of Iranians in Montreal, Canada, took to the streets again, marking the seventh consecutive week of diaspora demonstrations in support of Iran’s national revolution movement. Participants said the rally was aimed at showing continued solidarity with protesters inside Iran and keeping international attention on the situation. Source: reported accounts / community coverage and footage .
2026/02/22Berlinale Speech: “Iranian People Are Not Alone”
Turkish director Emin Alper , accepting the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize at the Berlin International Film Festival, used his stage time to voice solidarity with people living under oppression — including Iranians , saying they are “not alone.” The remarks came amid a politically charged awards night in Berlin, where several winners used their speeches to address major conflicts and repression.
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