Iranian security forces clash with protesters at Tehran’s grand bazaar Nationwide protests continue to grow as rights groups accuse authorities of cracking down on demonstrators The Guardian - UK · Jan 6
Facing protests and new threats from Trump, is the Iranian regime on its last legs? Iran’s Islamic regime is once again faced with nationwide popular protests and a potential confrontation with Israel and the United States. The Conversation · Jan 6
Trump Vows to Hammer Iran if It Kills Protesters as Khamenei Plots Russia Escape Trump warns of US strikes on Iran if protesters are killed, as Khamenei plans to flee to Russia, highlighting rising tensions amid nationwide demonstrations. International Business Times UK · Jan 5
Ayatollah Khamenei will ‘flee Iran for Moscow’ if protests overwhelm security forces, says intelligence report Intelligence sources claim Tehran’s supreme leader will flee with up to 20 aides and family if protests escalate The Independent UK · Jan 5
Tehran's method of governance has reached a dead end, former top adviser tells Euronews Saeed Laylaz, an economist and adviser to former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami, spoke to Euronews about Iran, from the country's economic situation to the downfall of Nicolás Maduro, one of Tehran's most important allies, and how domestic and external circumstances affect Iran. Euronews · Jan 5
Banner showing US and Israel coffins lining ground displayed in Iran after Trump’s threat Iran has unveiled a banner threatening the US and Israel if the nations take military action against Tehran. The Independent UK · Jan 5
Why is Masoud Pezeshkian (most likely to be) Iran's next president? Seen as a reformist by many, Pezeshkian must be free to fulfil his promises without interference, especially from the IRGC and other radical hardliners inside and outside the parliament, Euronews' Babak Kamiar writes. Euronews · Jan 4
What to know about the protests now shaking Iran as tensions remain high over its nuclear program Protests in Iran are intensifying due to the country's struggling economy, putting pressure on its theocracy The Independent UK · Jan 4
Analysis: What does the fall of Venezuela's Maduro mean for Tehran? Trump's explicit messages against Tehran coincide with the fall of Maduro in Venezuela and military operations in Nigeria, raising questions about US military resurgence and influence in the global world order. Euronews · Jan 3
Rioters 'must be put in their place' following week long protests, Iran's Khamenei says The Tehran regime leader's comments come one day after US President Trump said that if Tehran “violently kills peaceful protesters,” Washington “will come to their rescue.” Euronews · Jan 3
‘No future for us’: disaffected Iranians say it’s now or never to topple regime Ailing economy sparks biggest uprising in years, with protesters saying it’s time to hit regime when it’s at its weakest The Guardian - UK · Jan 3
Keyvan Moghissi obituary Other lives: Distinguished cardiothoracic surgeon who was born in Tehran and made his department in Hull a centre for analytical research The Guardian - UK · Jan 2
Republican Rep. Slams Trump's Threat To Intervene In Iran: 'We Have Problems At Home' Republican Rep. Thomas Massie slammed President Donald Trump over his threat to intervene in Iran if the Tehran regime "violently kills peaceful protesters" in the demonstrations roiling the country. Latin Times · Jan 2
Trump's Stark Warning to Iran: US 'Locked and Loaded' Amid Deadly Protests Trump warns Iran the US is 'locked and loaded' to protect protesters amid unrest; Tehran accuses Washington of fueling chaos after seven deaths. International Business Times UK · Jan 2
Axios · Jan 2 Trump threatens military force if Iran kills protesters His comments could be used by Tehran to claim the protests are fueled by Iran's external enemies.
Latin Times · Jan 2 Top Iranian Official Issues Warning To Trump Over Threat To Intervene If Tehran Regime 'Violently Kills Peaceful Protesters' Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, issued a warning to Donald Trump after he said the U.S. would intervene if the Tehran regime "violently kills peaceful protesters" in the demonstrations roiling the country.
Euronews · Jan 2 Trump says US will 'come to their rescue' if Tehran kills protesters US President Donald Trump warned that Washington is "locked and loaded" if Iran kills demonstrators, following deadly clashes amid hyperinflation-triggered unrest.
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
Euronews · Jan 1 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 faces widest unrest since 2022: What we know so far Protests in Iran erupted due to persistent hyperinflation, leading to shop closures and clashes with security forces. Students and multiple cities joined, demanding economic stability.
Euronews · Dec 31, 2025 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 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.
International Business Times UK · Dec 31, 2025 Trump Says He Doesn't Want to 'Waste a Lot of Fuel' on Iran If Tehran Resumes Its Nuclear Programme Donald Trump suggested that he could order a military strike against Iran if it resumes its nuclear and weapons programmes following a June strike on their facilities.
Latin Times · Dec 30, 2025 U.S. Sanctions Iranian-Venezuelan Drone Network as Pressure on Maduro Deepens The United States on Tuesday imposed a new round of sanctions targeting Iranian and Venezuelan individuals and companies accused of facilitating the transfer of military technology between Tehran and Caracas.
The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025 Major protests break out across Iran as government seeks rare dialogue with demonstrators Iran’s regime faces mounting pressure from below as Trump and Netanyahu weigh fresh strikes