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8. April 2026

FROM IRAN: Attack on Cultural Heritage – What’s Visible on the Ground

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 […]


6. April 2026

IRAN: The Minab Massacre – An On-the-Ground Investigation

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 […]


31. March 2026

REPORT from the Strait of Hormuz

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. […]


FROM IRAN: Censorship? A Response to German Media

Censorship in Iran or a distorted picture from afar? While public broadcasters report from a distance, investigative journalist and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris travels directly into the war zone and encounters a different reality on the ground. In this report, he responds to claims that independent reporting from Iran is impossible, showing what he […]


30. March 2026

REPORT FROM IRAN: Israel Drops Mines on Village – Dead and Mutilated

Israeli airstrikes covered a village near Shiraz in Iran with mines overnight, many of which remain active and could explode at any moment. In Jamal Abad, residents describe deadly blasts, mutilated bodies, and a threat that can be triggered by movement or even mobile phones. When investigative journalist Dimitri Lascaris visits the village, the scale […]


25. March 2026

FROM IRAN: Cafés, Schools, Homes – Everything Around the Target Destroyed

In this report from Iran, investigative journalist and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris visits the area around Niloofar Square in Tehran following an attack that was said to target a police station. Walking through the neighborhood, he documents damage that extends well beyond the intended site. Cafés, residential buildings, a bakery, and schools in close […]


24. March 2026

REPORT FROM IRAN: Destroyed Homes, Dead Children After US-Israeli Strikes

In this report from Iran, investigative journalist and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris documents what he saw in Tabriz after the bombings. He visits destroyed residential areas, speaks with survivors, rescue workers, and grieving relatives, and captures scenes that turn abstract talk of war into something immediate and personal. From shattered homes to the testimony […]


23. March 2026

REPORT FROM IRAN: The Reality of War Is Not What You Think

In his first report from Iran during the ongoing war, human rights lawyer and journalist Dimitri Lascaris shares his observations from Tabriz — but what he encounters challenges common expectations: no visible fighting, no panic, but a sense of normalcy that raises important questions. How is this possible in the middle of a war? And […]


25. August 2024

Report from the battlefield between Israel and Hezbollah – Dimitri Lascaris (Part 1)

Report from the battlefield between Israel and Hezbollah – Dimitri Lascaris (Part 1)