Iran enters week two of nationwide anti-government protests, with demonstrators facing heightened security measures and threats of severe legal repercussions, including the death penalty. The unrest, described as the largest protests in years, has drawn international attention as President Trump and U.S. officials are reportedly briefed on military options. Iranian authorities have labeled protesters as ‘enemies of God’, with the Attorney General warning of harsh punishments under Iranian law. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has blamed acts of urban damage on sabotage, alleging links to U.S. interference and oil interests and accused Washington of encirclement strategies in Latin America. WATCH 

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing his first major crisis just over a week after taking office. Known for his staunch support of Palestinian rights, Mamdani’s recent condemnation of a Queens protest has left his base shocked and netizens questioning his political future. As the first Democratic Socialist mayor of NYC, every move Mamdani makes is under a microscope. Is he abandoning his roots, or is he simply trying to govern for all 8 million New Yorkers?