‘Shoot to kill’: Inside harrowing protests on Iran streets Hospital staff report a dramatic shift from pellet wounds in earlier casualties to gunshot injuries and skull fractures now.

Iran on the brink: Could 47 years of oppression finally end? Is it possible that after 47 long and oppressive years of ayatollahs, backed by the iron fist of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, the winds of freedom will finally sweep across the former Persian Empire?

Iran has aired some 100 forced confessions by anti-regime protesters, activists say. Tehran ups pace of notorious broadcasts amid unrest, with regular references to Israel and US as supposed proof of foreign plots; activists report that confessions follow torture

IDF troops locate ready for launch towards Israel found in Gaza strip. In southern Gaza, troops found a multi-barrel rocket launcher and a rocket positioned nearby. Both were dismantled, the IDF said.

Iraq arrests suspect wanted by Australia over Melbourne synagogue firebombing. “This arrest is a significant disruption to an alleged serious criminal and his alleged criminal enterprise in Australia,” said the Australian Federal Police Commissioner.

Beijing tells Chinese firms to stop using US, Israeli cybersecurity software, sources say. Reuters was not able to establish how many Chinese companies received the notice, which the sources said was issued in recent days.

US warns personnel to leave Qatar base after Iran vows military response to attacks. Al Udeid is the Middle East’s largest US base, housing around 10,000 troops.

Evangelical Bible believers see the uprising in Iran as a battle between principalities and powers similar to a battle that happened in Persia during Daniel’s day in the Bible.

Authorities charge two Edmonton men in separate cases for threats against Jewish community. EPS Chief Warren Driechel said in a statement that following events in Australia, and other conflicts around the world, he wanted to assure all faith communities that their safety was a priority.