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Rights group says at least 16 dead in Iran during week of protests
According to reports from rights groups on Sunday, at least 16 people died during the previous week due to protests spreading across Iran triggered by high inflation and leading to violent conflicts b...
Iran’s Khamenei demands rioters ‘be put in their place’ as protests grow amid Trump warning
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has demanded that those involved in the protests against Iran’s economic struggles be suppressed. This demand may allow security forces to use more force while protesters contin...
Trump Criticized... Large Riots in Venezuela... Video Viral
In Venezuela, widespread protests and riots have occurred amid criticism of US President Trump. There are reports of explosions in Caracas, the presence of fighter jets, and panic across the country....
Iran's Khamenei says protesters' economic demands fair, warns 'rioters'
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei acknowledged protesters' economic demands but warned against violent rioting during ongoing demonstrations across over two dozen cities in Iran. The protests star...
Trump threatens Iran over protest crackdown as deadly unrest flares
Protests in Iran due to rising inflation have spread nationwide but are not on the scale of past unrest. The ongoing demonstrations come amid concerns about a harsh response from Iranian security forc...
Deadly Clashes Erupt As Economic Protests Sweep Iran
Economic despair has fueled widespread protests across Iran over 24 hours as protesters express anger towards the regime due to the plummeting national currency reaching historic lows. Initially peace...
Trump says US will 'come to their rescue' if Iran kills protesters
President Trump threatened military intervention if Iran's government harms protesters, warning that the US is 'locked and loaded'. Clashes between security forces and protesters resulted in six death...
Iran government building attacked as top prosecutor responds to protests
A government building in southern Iran was attacked, while the top prosecutor warned of decisive action against instability amid ongoing economic protests that began on Sunday at Tehran's largest mobi...
Latin America’s new birth of democracy
The article discusses the revolts against populism in Latin American countries such as Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia where citizens are protesting against their leaders' deception and misconduct....
Corruption charges spark violent protests against Albanian government
Violent protests erupted in Tirana as protesters, angered by corruption allegations levied at Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku and other officials and private companies, threw petrol bombs toward...
Iran government stages mass rallies as alarm grows over protest toll
On Monday, Iranian authorities organized nationwide mass rallies following recent large-scale protests. The protests have led to an increased alarm over reports of a deadly crackdown by security force...
Iran rocked with new protests as economic anger meets mounting foreign pressure
Recent protests in Iran are spreading from marketplaces to universities as tensions rise between Tehran and Washington, Israel. The unrest reflects growing economic dissatisfaction among the populace ...
Trump rejects talks with Iran as protest deaths mount
US President Donald Trump has urged Iranian anti-government protesters to continue their demonstrations and hinted at offering unspecified support from the United States while rejecting diplomatic eng...
European leaders vow to hit Iran with sanctions after regime kills protesters
Robert Metsola, President of the European Parliament, asserts that Europe must not hesitate in imposing sanctions on Iran following the regime's violent suppression of protesters. This stance is echoe...
Iranians use Musk’s Starlink to pierce internet blackout during protests
During recent protests and a subsequent government crackdown in Iran, internet services were nearly entirely shut down via fiber-optic cables and mobile phone towers. However, some protesters managed ...
Trump Justified Protests by Threatening Iran: We Have Many Military Options
US President Donald Trump responded to recent protests with statements targeting Iran, expressing that the United States holds numerous military options against Iran as a justification for the America...
Iran supreme leader says will not yield as protests simmer and US threatens
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, stated that the Islamic Republic would not yield to external pressure after U.S. President Donald Trump pledged support for protesters against rising inf...
Several reported killed in Iran protests over economic woes
Protests erupted across Iran following economic difficulties that resulted in escalating inflation and unemployment, leading to violent confrontations with police forces. According to semi-official Fa...
Iran Central Bank governor resigns as protests erupt over currency drop
The governor of Iran's Central Bank, Mohammad Reza Farzin, has resigned as protests against the plummeting Iranian rial to a record low against the US dollar spread across Tehran and other cities. Pro...
Fearing backlash, Iranian Kurds wary of fully joining protests
Kurdish regions in Iran have mostly avoided participating in nationwide demonstrations due to fear of crackdowns similar to those during the 2022 'Woman, Life, Freedom' movement. Shia Kurdish-majority...
Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, says 'help is on its way'
U.S. President Donald Trump used Truth Social to urge Iranian protesters to continue their demonstrations and claimed help was en route without providing specifics. He also canceled meetings scheduled...
The D Brief: US bombs ISIS in Syria; Iranian protests swell; Execs rebuff oil plan; Meet the Army’s dronemakers; And a bit more.
Highlights include U.S. military operations against ISIS targets in Syria, significant demonstrations and unrest in Iran抗议活动,高管拒绝石油计划,以及介绍美国军队的无人机制造商。伊朗抗议活动规模扩大;企业界拒绝了某项石油计划;此外还涉及美国军方在叙利亚打击ISIS目标行动和对美...
Deaths from Iran protests reach more than 500, rights group says
More than 500 deaths have reportedly occurred during the ongoing protests in Iran which started on December 28 as a response to rising prices and later shifted into opposition against the clerical rul...
Demonstrators in London, Paris, Istanbul back Iran protests
Demonstrations supporting protests in Iran occurred in major European cities on Sunday. In London, rallies initially gathered around the Iranian embassy and later approached the British Prime Minister...
Hundreds protest at London shopping mall in support of imprisoned Pro-Palestine activists
Protests occurred at Westfield Stratford shopping center in London where hundreds of demonstrators blocked escalators and storefronts on Boxing Day sales to show support for 24 British activists incar...
Allianz and Aviva drop Elbit Systems insurance after pro-Palestine protests
Insurance firms Allianz and Aviva have ceased providing insurance coverage for Elbit Systems, an Israeli arms manufacturer, following months of protests by pro-Palestine activists. These actions began...
Deaths Rise Due to Repression in Iran
Recent reports indicate an increase in deaths as a result of ongoing repression by Iranian authorities against protesters and dissenters....
Protest creativity: Iranian women light cigarettes on burning portrait of the ayatollah
Iranian women are increasingly using creative and radical methods to protest against the country's authoritarian regime. Recent actions include setting cigarettes alight on burning portraits of religi...
Iran’s Currency Crisis Could Be the Regime’s Downfall
Severe economic challenges are causing widespread public unrest and large protests in Iran. The situation could potentially lead to significant political instability within the regime....
Nepal’s ex-PM questioned over protest crackdown which led to overthrow
KP Sharma Oli, former Prime Minister of Nepal, has given a statement to a government commission investigating the deadly crackdown on protests that led to his ousting in September. Despite previously ...
Why Iran’s clerical establishment still holds as protests rage
Despite ongoing nationwide protests and international pressure against the Iranian regime, there are currently no indications of internal fractures within the country's security structure that might l...
Trump Tells Protesters “Help Is On Its Way,” Cuts Off Negotiations With Regime
President Trump addresses protesters with an ambiguous message that help is coming, following reports of up to 12,000 deaths caused by the regime. He also ends negotiations with the opposition....
Will Iran’s crackdown playbook work this time?
In late December, merchants from Tehran's bazaars began protesting against Iran's ruling theocracy due to economic issues like currency devaluation. These protests spread across the country but remain...
Thousands Slam Anti-Govt Protests As 'Terrorism' In Nationwide Pro-Iran Rallies
On January 12, 2026, massive pro-government rallies took place across Iran in cities like Tehran and Arak. Demonstrators, numbering tens of thousands, expressed their support for the Islamic Republic ...
Iran's Popular Uprising Is Organized, And the Regime Knows It
The article suggests that Iran is experiencing a sustained nationwide uprising rather than sporadic protests. The movement is described as politically conscious and ongoing....
Netanyahu supports protest movement in Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed his support for the ongoing protests in Iran. The exact nature and implications of this statement have not been detailed but suggest alignment w...
Son of Iran's toppled shah seeks a role as protests expand
Reza Pahlavi, son of Iran's former shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, has become a notable figure in the ongoing anti-government protests. Despite living abroad since before his father was deposed by the 197...
Footage shows government buildings on fire in Iran amid ongoing protests
Videos circulating on social media and independently verified show a government building burning in Karaj, Iran during the night of January 9th, 2026. This incident is part of a wave of protests that ...
Amid mass Iran protests, Trump takes cautious approach
President Donald Trump is adopting a cautious stance regarding ongoing protests in Iran, responding with a warning against crackdowns but otherwise taking a wait-and-see approach following warnings th...
Beyond 'food riots': Iran's protesters and the difficult path to compromise ahead
Contrary to media reports characterizing recent Iranian protests as solely about food prices, these demonstrations are indicative of a deeper, more structured, and complex movement within Iran....
Iran’s leaders struggle to end protests as U.S. action in Venezuela stokes fears
U.S. President Donald Trump has made threats concerning potential intervention on behalf of anti-government protesters. This action raises concerns within Iran, which is grappling with its own wave of...
What’s New About This Wave of Protests in Iran
The current round of protests in Iran appears to be shifting its focus towards regime change rather than seeking reforms within the existing system....
People in Spanish squares: Americans out of Latin America
Protesters in Spain are demanding that the United States withdraw from Latin American affairs, emphasizing disapproval towards U.S. involvement and policies in the region....
At least four killed in protest clashes in western Iran: rights groups
Human rights groups have reported that at least four individuals were killed during protests against rising living costs in western Iran on Saturday. The clashes involved demonstrators and security fo...
Violent Protests Erupt in Venezuela
Violent protests have erupted in Venezuela with explosions and gunfire reported....
Scottish activists break into factory of company that produces arms
Scottish pro-Palestine activists broke into Bruntons Aero Products factory in Musselburgh and sabotaged equipment supplied to Leonardo, an arms manufacturer that sells military aircraft parts to Israe...
Filmmaker Panahi says Iran protests 'to move history forward'
Award-winning Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has commented on recent protests in Iran, stating that they aim 'to move history forward.' In an Instagram post, he noted that shared pain among protesters...
Georgia’s European Future in Peril, Warns MEP Markéta Gregorová
European Parliament Member Markéta Gregorová issued a message to Georgian youth protesters, encouraging them to continue their fight for what they believe will secure a better future for the country....
Massive Protests In Bangladesh As Anti-India Leader Dies After Being Assasinated
Violent protests have broken out across Bangladesh following the assassination of Sharif Osman Hadi, a 32-year-old anti-Indian radical leader who was shot by masked assailants. Prothom Alo newspaper o...
Bangladesh Erupts In Protests After Activist's Death; Major Media Offices Torched
Protests have broken out across Dhaka following the death of Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, a prominent activist and potential election candidate, who was a spokesperson for Inquilab Mancha. The unrest led to...
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