The Latest Breaking News from Tehran

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

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 Guardian - 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

The Independent UK · Jan 10

Iran Issues Pre-emptive Strike Warning on US Amid Nationwide Protests, Internet Blackouts, and Government Building Fires

Iran's army chief threatens pre-emptive strikes on the US as protests over economic collapse spread, with blackouts, deadly unrest and fears of wider conflict.

International Business Times UK · Jan 9

'Death to the Dictator': Iranians chant after a night of protests

Protesters filled the streets of the capital Tehran and other cities on Thursday night, despite a deadly security crackdown.

Euronews · Jan 9

EU rejects violence against protesters in Iran, backs 'legitimate aspiration' for change

The crackdown on protesters in Iran has prompted an outcry among European leaders, with High Representative Kaja Kallas denouncing Tehran for its "disproportionate" and "heavy-handed" response.

Euronews · Jan 9

Russian naval vessel joins Chinese and Iranian warships for drills off South Africa

The joint drills were initially scheduled for November 2025 but were postponed due to a clash with the G20 summit in Johannesburg.

Euronews · Jan 9

Iran In Digital Darkness As Deadly Protests Surge; Trump Warns Tehran Over Crackdown

Iran's state media echoed the hard-line line, blaming "terrorist agents" from the US and Israel for inciting violence and fires, while reporting casualties without giving independent details.

International Business Times · Jan 9

Britain calls for transition in Iran to 'fair and democratic' government as protests grow in Tehran

Demonstrators have taken to the streets of Iran’s capital and in other cities

Evening Standard · Jan 9

Iran's Khamenei accuses protesters of pleasing Trump amid ongoing unrest

Ayatollah Khamenei laid the blame on the US president for fomenting unrest as protests across Iran continued despite the internet blackout after exiled Crown Prince Pahlavi called for mass demonstrations demanding freedom.

Euronews · Jan 9