On April 7, Donald Trump openly threatened the destruction of Iranian civilization — only hours later, he unexpectedly announced a two-week ceasefire. What caused this sudden reversal, and why is an Iranian proposal now even being considered as a basis for a deal? Human rights lawyer and journalist Dimitri Lascaris examines the forces behind this […]
In his final report from Iran, Dimitri Lascaris examines the aftermath of attacks on major historical sites in Tehran. On the ground, he documents damage to palaces, museums, and cultural landmarks — some clearly marked as protected. Between visible destruction and unanswered questions, a picture emerges that challenges existing narratives. To read the transcript of […]
As the United States labels Iran a leading state sponsor of terrorism, a former CIA officer challenges this narrative. In an interview conducted by Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Chris Hedges, John Kiriakou examines the role of U.S. intelligence agencies and their allies, the use of proxy groups, and how the term “terrorism” is applied in geopolitical […]
Investigative journalist and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris reports from Minab, Iran, where he examines the aftermath of an attack on a school. Together with other journalists, he enters the site and forms his own impression on the ground. Through conversations with local residents and eyewitnesses, as well as an inspection of the school grounds […]
In this report, investigative journalist and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris travels to Isfahan in Iran, where a nearby airstrike damaged the UNESCO-listed Chehel Sotoun Palace, a centuries-old cultural landmark. On the ground, a different picture emerges. The strike appears to have targeted a government building nearby, yet the impact reached far beyond its intended […]
On the first day of the war against Iran, a new US ballistic missile struck a sports complex near a primary school in the city of Lamerd in Iran, killing at least 21 civilians and injuring many more. Investigative journalist and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris speaks with survivors in Iran, including a 12 year […]
In this report, investigative journalist and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris travels to Minab in Iran, where he speaks with families who lost loved ones in an attack on a girls’ school and a nearby residential area, 168 people were killed and 95 injured, most of them children. As he visits burial sites and listens […]
Why has Israel pushed for a war with Iran for decades and what are the real objectives behind it? In this interview, Israeli journalist Gideon Levy speaks with Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Chris Hedges about political motives, strategic interests, and a conflict with global implications. Levy challenges dominant narratives and describes a reality that differs significantly […]
Is the Strait of Hormuz really closed or is a different reality unfolding? Investigative journalist and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris reports from a civilian vessel inside the strait, documenting what is actually happening on the ground. Despite the war, numerous oil tankers and cargo ships remain visible, while Iran controls passage and sets conditions. […]