The Final Chamber is underway.

Iran's government has imposed a near total internet shutdown on more than 90 million Iranians, almost entirely cutting them off from the outside world for more than a week. In such an environment, it's become extremely difficult to know what's happening inside Iran.

Iran: between 1911 and 1951: Oil Value: In 1950 alone (the peak year before nationalization), the total value of oil exports was estimated at approx. $600–$700 million USD at the time. Iran received royalties of about 8% to 16% of the net profits. The rest went to the British.

⚠️ Update: With #Iran's internet blackout now past hour 280, the nation of over 90 million remains cut off for another day leaving friends and family unable to check in with loved ones. Meanwhile, traffic on select platforms points to an emergent strategy of whitelisting.

This is wild: bloomberg.com/features/2025-… The "mastermind" behind the scam: Eliyahu “Eli” Weinstein, a twice-convicted fraudster who still owed his victims more than $200 million

Breaking News: Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” broke the all-time Oscar nomination record with 16 nods, including best picture and best actor. nyti.ms/3NYY5gE

Jason Rezaian - Amplifying the Iranian Experience Amid Protests & Media Blackouts | The Daily Show youtu.be/E4Z_wULz3YI?si…

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ANTIDOTE TO HATE: Watch As Man Speaks Common Sense youtu.be/jkjvhvJHTQ0?si…

CEO of Microsoft AI Mustafa Suleyman joins FT editor Roula Khalaf to explain why most of the tasks accountants, lawyers and other professionals currently undertake will be fully automated by AI within the next 12 to 18 months ft.trib.al/SZ4Lti1

Two individuals are being scapegoated in Iran because of their faith and face imminent execution. The U.S. Mission condemns Iran’s atrocious behavior and violations of religious freedom. We call upon Iran to immediately release Peyvand Naimi, Venus Hoseininejad, and all those

Real talk: theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

According to documents seen by IranWire, during the protests of January 8-10, at least 307 injured protesters were treated in just two hospitals in Rasht, among whom 64 individuals lost their lives. Full story: iranwire.com/en/features/14… #factchecking #IranMassacre

The problem with large numbers is we can't even fathom the scale of human catastrophe, however it is useful to bare witness in order to prosecute the culprits. And we must make sure international laws are adhered to in order to deter more war crimes. theguardian.com/world/2026/feb…

The return of Persia (2026 - ♾️)

Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA) condemns in the strongest terms the ongoing conflict between the United States/Israel, and Iran, which has resulted in tragic civilian casualties, including children, damage to cultural heritage sites, and critical civilian infrastructure.

As missiles fall on Iran, the case for global disarmament becomes urgent bit.ly/4swLwIL | read more ⤵️

More must be done to protect these priceless cultural gems. theguardian.com/world/2026/mar… Any military must be accountable. # Peace not war.

Cuba's electrical grid has suffered a total collapse, the first nationwide blackout since the US effectively shut off oil flow to the country. cnn.it/4brn0BD

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