The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Widespread Iranian economy protests result in numerous deaths

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The Independent UK · Jan 2

At least seven killed and buildings damaged as violent protests spread in Iran sparked by ailing economy

The fatalities, two on Wednesday and five on Thursday, occurred in four cities, largely home to Iran's Lur ethnic group

The Independent UK · Jan 2

At least six killed as protests against Iran's worsening economy spread beyond cities

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian says there is not much he can do as the currency has rapidly depreciated, with $1 now trading at around 1.4 million rials.

Euronews · Jan 1

Iran appoints new central bank governor after protests as currency hits record low

The US dollar traded at 1.38 million rials on Wednesday, compared with 430,000 rials when the previous governor took office in 2022.

Euronews · Dec 31, 2025

‘We want the mullahs gone’: economic crisis sparks biggest protests in Iran since 2022

Demonstrations against deteriorating living conditions have widened to include criticism of how Iran is governed

The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2025

The 10 dumbest, weirdest, and most alarming things Donald Trump has said in 2025

It's been an incredibly stupid year, and one man is at the center of it all!

We Got This Covered · Dec 31, 2025

Iran appoints new central bank governor after mass protests as currency hits record low

Iran has appointed a new central bank governor after the former one resigned following a record currency drop against the U.S. dollar

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025

Empty tables, sanctions-battered currency: Why Iran’s protests are different this time

Sanctions, inflation and currency collapse have pushed daily survival to the centre of public anger following the conflict with Israel last June.

Euronews · Dec 31, 2025

Netanyahu raised possible "round 2" strikes on Iran with Trump

Netanyahu is sounding the alarm about Iran rebuilding its capabilities.

Axios · Dec 31, 2025

‘President of Peace’ Trump continues juggling even more wars with new threats to ‘knock the hell out of’ Iran

Somehow Trump wants to win a Nobel Peace Prize through being the best at war.

We Got This Covered · Dec 31, 2025