The Latest Breaking News from Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Iran’s unremittingly harsh leadership faces one of the most serious challenges to its theocratic rule since the Islamic Republic was established in 1979. After weeks of nationwide protests, the ayatollahs’ spell could soon be broken – which is how counter-revolutions begin, and governments fall

Protests in Tehran have entered their 13th day, with severe internet shutdowns limiting communication amid what have become the biggest anti-government demonstrations in years. Euronews outlines the different scenarios of what might happen next.

Protesters chant “Death to the dictator!" and "Death to the Islamic Republic” as unrest spreads to more cities

The Norway-based Iran Human Rights NGO says that 45 demonstrators have been killed by Iranian security forces since the protests began in late December.

Protests that began in late December over rising prices and a collapsing currency have now spread to most of Iran’s 31 provinces, with demonstrators taking aim at the country’s rulers. The demonstrations signal a deep challenge to a political order that many Iranians see as incapable of delivering stability, dignity…

Tehran’s military chief warned that Iran is now far more prepared and stronger to face any attacks, threatening a “decisive response” to any action it considers a breach of sovereignty.

Trump warns of US strikes on Iran if protesters are killed, as Khamenei plans to flee to Russia, highlighting rising tensions amid nationwide demonstrations.

Intelligence sources claim Tehran’s supreme leader will flee with up to 20 aides and family if protests escalate

Senior Iranian officials swiftly rejected the warning, saying any U.S. involvement would trigger regional instability and draw a firm response.