In this video, investigative journalist and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris reports on the latest escalation in the war between the United States and Iran. Following new U.S. attacks, Tehran responds with missile and drone strikes on American military bases in several countries – increasingly forcing Washington to reorganize its military presence and logistics in […]
In this video, journalist and R2R correspondent Rami Yahia speaks with historian Dr. Navid Zarrinnal inside the former U.S. Embassy in Tehran about how the war changed Iranian society. Was the attack supposed to weaken and divide Iran—or did it achieve the exact opposite? The conversation examines shifting public attitudes, growing support for resistance and […]
In his final report from Iran, human rights lawyer and journalist Dimitri Lascaris examines the escalation between Washington and Tehran. The starting point is an ultimatum from the Trump administration: according to Axios, Iran must open the Strait of Hormuz, give up control over transit, and pledge not to attack ships attempting to pass without […]
In this report from Tehran, human-rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris speaks with Iranian mourners who came to the Great Musalla Mosque to take part in the seven-day mourning program for Iran’s assassinated Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. After the morning prayer, where huge crowds had gathered, Lascaris asked people on the ground why they came, how they […]
On July 2, human-rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris returned to Iran for the first time since March — at a moment when the country is preparing for an extraordinary and highly sensitive event. In his first report from Tehran, Lascaris describes the tense atmosphere in the capital, the security measures in place, and why the coming […]
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 […]
An Israeli strike hit the Gandhi Hospital in Tehran, damaging a major medical facility and disrupting critical care. When investigative journalist and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris visits the site, he speaks with hospital officials about the scale of the destruction, the challenges of evacuating vulnerable patients, and how such an attack unfolded so close […]
On March 10, airstrikes hit a residential neighborhood near Resalat Square in eastern Tehran, killing dozens of civilians. When investigative journalist and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris visits the site days later, he speaks with survivors who describe how the attack unfolded in seconds and what they lost that night. In their own words, they […]
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 […]