US war rhetoric against Iran is driven less by national interest and more by corporate power, with the country’s oil and gas firmly in the crosshairs amid escalating US military threats, says an analyst.

Hormozgan’s vernacular architecture—including mosques, castles, caravanserais, and ab-anbars—reflects climate-driven ingenuity and maritime heritage, telling a story of adaptation, resilience, and cultural identity.

What began as peaceful economic protests in Iran last month quickly morphed – with foreign support – into a full-scale street war and terrorism, according to Mohammad Ghaderi, a journalist and analyst.

The recent riots in Iran, backed by foreign spy agencies, saw Western media demonstrating full support for rioters and Pahlavi while ignoring Iran’s history and popular will.

The recent riots in Iran followed a familiar playbook, as legitimate public grievances were swiftly hijacked by the “heavy involvement of foreign forces,” says an analyst.

Here are Press TV's latest top stories, 10:00 GMT on January 21, 2026.

Foreign-backed deadly unrest in Iran, fueled by Trump’s war rhetoric and sanctions, hijacked legitimate protests but once again unified Iranians against foreign intervention.