A look at Iran’s key political and religious figures

After Saturday's major attack on Iran by the U.S. and Israel, U.S. President Donald Trump has called on the Iranian public to “seize control of your destiny” and rise up against the Islamic leadership that has ruled the nation since 1979.

Early NC reaction to US attack on Iran splits along party lines

GOP members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation said the strikes are necessary. Democrats called the action unconstitutional.
The New Arab

Iranian Kurdish opposition groups unify to 'topple regime' but vow not to use Iraq as launching pad

Iranian Kurdish parties have pledged not to use Iraqi territory for actions against Tehran and have expressed increasing scepticism regarding the ex-Shah’s son.

Attack on Iran: Long Island representatives in Congress split along party lines

Republicans rallied behind Trump and "Operation Epic Fury," while Democrats were largely critical of his taking action without consulting Congress

Donald Trump confirms Iran's 'evil' Khamenei is dead

The US-Israel strikes plunge the Middle East into wider conflict with Iran striking back at US bases and allies
FDD's Long War Journal

Iranian Kurdish groups unite against Tehran regime, Iraqi militias threaten Kurdistan Region

Five Iranian Kurdish opposition groups have announced a coalition aimed at opposing Iran’s regime. The alliance, unveiled at a joint press conference on February 22, includes the PDKI, PJAK, PAK, Komala,

Tensions between son of Iran’s last shah and Kurdish dissidents show cracks in Iranian opposition

Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi is clashing with Kurdish Iranian dissident groups, exposing splits in the Iranian opposition.