Repression and violence in Iran must end, says Irish premier ‘I urge the authorities in Tehran to uphold the rights of all their citizens,’ Taoiseach Micheal Martin said. Evening Standard · Jan 12
Trump Claims Iran 'Called To Negotiate' As Protester Death Toll Hits 500 Nearly 500 killed as Iran protests enter week three. Trump weighs military options amid regime crackdown and internet blackout. International Business Times UK · Jan 12
U-Haul truck speeds through Los Angeles march supporting Iranian people Police said one person was hit by the truck but nobody was seriously hurt, and that the driver had been detained The Guardian - US · Jan 12
First Thing: Trump weighs ‘very strong’ military options against Iran as death toll of protesters climbs US president claims ‘Iran wants to negotiate’ as rights groups report that regime’s crackdown on protest has killed hundreds. Plus, how Grok’s nudification tool went viral The Guardian - UK · Jan 12
Iran holds pro-government rally as regime seeks to downplay protests Speaker of parliament says country fighting four-front war after minister claims unrest has ‘come under total control’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 12
Labour MPs hit out after minister U-turns on Labour pledge to proscribe Iranian Revolutionary Guard Business secretary Peter Kyle said that the UK government has ‘already used the sanctions against Iran to the full extent we can’ despite Yvette Cooper promising that Labour would proscribe the IRGC in opposition The Independent UK · Jan 12
Government open to law change amid calls to proscribe Iranian military branch Peter Kyle said ministers were committed to supporting the country’s citizens as they face brutal government suppression. The Independent UK · Jan 12
Who is Rubina Aminian - the 23-year-old student shot dead by Iran's regime? More than 500 protesters are reported to have been killed in anti-government demonstrations in Iran Evening Standard · Jan 12
Shocking Iranian video footage shows bodies strewn outside morgue after vicious crackdown Videos show mourners sobbing over scores of dead bodies, as rights group warn of mass killings The Independent UK · Jan 12
Kaja Kallas to push new Iran sanctions after deadly crackdown The measures would build on an extensive EU sanctions framework targeting Iran over human rights violations, nuclear activities, and support for Russia’s war in Ukraine. Euronews · Jan 12
Tehran issues fiery response after Trump threatens to strike Iran IN FULL The Independent UK · Jan 12
'Do not intervene' in Iran, former French prime minister tells Euronews Former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin told Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today that foreign intervention in Iran "must find the right balance to not make things worse." Euronews · Jan 12
JK Rowling Faces Fresh Backlash After Iran Tweet Sparks 'Selective Activism' Row JK Rowling's Iran tweet reignites debate over selective activism as critics accuse the author of uneven human rights advocacy online. International Business Times UK · Jan 12
Iran crisis: Trump ‘unafraid’ to use ‘lethal force’ on Iran but wants diplomacy to be ‘first option’, says White House – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Jan 12
International Business Times UK · Jan 12 U-Haul With 'Don't Repeat 1953' Iran Coup Slogan Ploughs Through Protesters in LA, Injuring Several A U-Haul truck bearing messages referencing the 1953 Iran coup drove into protesters in Los Angeles, injuring several. Police are investigating the incident.
Euronews · Jan 12 Europe Today: Trump to weigh Iran 'options' tomorrow, EU jolted in shifting world order In this newsletter: former French PM Dominique De Villepin reacts to Iran protests; European NATO allies mull response to Trump's Greenland threats; the EU-Mercosur trade deal risks deepening political turmoil in France.
Euronews · Jan 12 Thousands in Paris support Iranian protesters and exiled crown prince Thousands marched in Paris on 11. January supporting Iranian protesters, waving monarchy flags and calling for the return of exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi.
International Business Times UK · Jan 12 Iran's Revolution Goes Dark Under News Blackout Iran imposed a nationwide internet blackout as protests spread, cutting mobile and broadband access and limiting reporting amid security crackdowns.
Euronews · Jan 12 Video of bodies outside Tehran morgue raises alarm about Iran crackdown A verified video shows bodies outside a Tehran morgue, indicating a deadly crackdown on protests in Iran, with human rights groups reporting numerous deaths.
The Independent UK · Jan 12 Man drives truck into crowd protesting against Iranian government in Los Angeles, police say Authorities are still trying to establish a motive for the incident
Euronews · Jan 12 Tehran 'fully prepared for war' as Trump warns of military action over protests Iran declared readiness for war after Trump repeated that the US would embark on military action over deadly protests.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 12 Iran says it is open to talks with US amid protest crackdown Foreign minister says talks possible only on basis of respect after Trump threatened ‘very strong’ military response
The Independent UK · Jan 12 Iran latest: Trump orders 25% tariff on any country doing business with Tehran US president has threatened to strike Iran if its regime continues brutal crackdown on demonstrators
Axios · Jan 12 Trump says Iran proposed nuclear deal talks, as U.S. considers military action amid protests A "meeting is being set up," Trump told reporters today.
The Guardian - US · Jan 12 Trump news at a glance: president weighs up range of actions against Iran Possible next steps for US include military strikes, sanctions and cyber attacks – key US politics stories from 11 January