How social media is channeling popular discontent in Iran during ongoing period of domestic unrest Days of protest across Iran have left hundreds dead and many more injured. The Conversation · Jan 12
Iran protests 2026: our surveys show Iranians agree more on regime change than what might come next Iranians have shown a willingness to pay a devastating price for political change, as protest has consistently been met by the Islamic Republic with violence and mass killing. The death toll since Iranians took to the streets on December 28 has reportedly passed 500, with more than 10,000 arrested. Incoming… The Conversation · Jan 12
Iran's Inflation Protests Turned Into an Uprising. Will Trump Get Involved? The unrest started with a merchants' strike, escalated into a bloody crackdown—and might become an American war. Reason · Jan 12
Iran in paralysis as internet blackout freezes banks and daily life Authorities in Iran have imposed a brutal crackdown in response to protests over the country’s economic crisis The Independent 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
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. International Business Times UK · 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. Euronews · 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 Guardian - UK · Jan 12
Rand Paul says bombing Iran will help regime as Trump considers strikes More than 500 reported dead as security forces crack down on protests which are entering third week The Independent UK · Jan 11
‘The streets are full of blood’: Iranian protests gather momentum as regime cracks down Demonstrators recount experiences on the frontlines as protest movement rapidly moves beyond government’s control The Guardian - UK · Jan 11
Iran’s regime is facing its gravest existential threat: here’s why – and what happens next ANALYSIS: After a disastrous 12-day war with Israel last year and diminished support from its allies, Iran’s leaders have resorted to brutal violence to crush a mass uprising that is only going to get more bloody, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew The Independent UK · Jan 11
‘Iranians are fed up of dictatorship’: the exiled female activists daring to dream of a new era Hopes are high among British Iranians that Ayatollah Khameni’s theocracy is finally about to be toppled The Guardian - UK · Jan 11
Who is Reza Pahlavi, heir to Persian throne, and what Is his vision for Iran’s society? Euronews provides an in-depth look at Reza Pahlavi, the heir to the Persian throne, his journey from exiled crown prince to a leading opposition figure, and his vision for a future secular democratic society in Iran based on national referendums and peaceful transition. Euronews · Jan 11
The Independent UK · Jan 11 Iran warns US troops and Israel will be targets if America strikes over protests as death toll rises Protests challenging Iran’s theocracy have reached the two-week mark, with demonstrators flooding the streets in Tehran and Mashhad
The Independent UK · Jan 10 Trump warns Tehran that US ‘stands ready to help’ Iranian protesters as regime crackdown intensifies US president issued statement after Iran claimed to have arrested 100 ‘armed rioters’
International Business Times UK · Jan 10 Trump Reposts Lindsey Graham's Warning to Iran Amidst Anti-Government Protests in Tehran Donald Trump reposted Lindsey Graham's warning to Iran on Truth Social, following his show of solidarity to the Iranian people in the ongoing protests.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 10 Protester pulls down national flag from Iranian embassy in London Demonstrator seen putting up pre-Islamic revolution lion and sun flag in support of rallies challenging Tehran regime
Euronews · Jan 10 Why the next hours in Iran are critical, and why silence is not an option for protesters Anti-government protests continue in Iran for a 14th consecutive night. However, only a limited number of images and videos have filtered through to global audiences as the regime cracks down on phone lines and the internet.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 10 Iran protesters tell of brutal police response as regime lashes out Videos emerging despite internet and mobile phone blackout show demonstrations continuing despite reports of escalating crackdown
The Independent UK · Jan 10 Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as authorities intensify crackdown on demonstrators Protests in Iran have reached nearly two weeks, with the government acknowledging ongoing demonstrations despite an intensifying crackdown
Radio France Internationale · Jan 10 New rallies in Iran as son of shah calls for city centres to be seized Major Iranian cities were gripped overnight by new mass rallies denouncing the Islamic republic, as the son of the ousted shah urged protesters on Saturday to plan to seize city centres.
The Independent UK · Jan 9 Starmer speaks out over killing of Iran protestors amid crackdown on demonstrations The Prime Minister said he was “deeply concerned about reports of violence by Iranian security forces” in a joint statement with France and Germany
The Guardian - UK · Jan 9 Growing protests in Iran do not necessarily herald a return to monarchy Despite significant support for the shah, Iranian society may be looking for any ‘escape from a dead end’
Euronews · Jan 9 Demonstrations in Iran: What are the possible scenarios? 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.