As antigovernment protests spread across Iran, President Donald Trump issued a stark warning. He said Iran is “in big trouble” and threatened military action if protesters are violently suppressed. Trump expressed concern for demonstrators’ safety, calling the country “very dangerous right now.” The unrest began over economic hardship, with shopkeepers protesting the devaluation of the […]
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Khamenei: Mercenary troops will not be accepted
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that the country will not tolerate mercenary troops amid nationwide protests. He urged Iranians to stay united. His remarks come as unrest over economic hardship continues to spread across the country. Khamenei criticized protesters who damage public property, saying some aim to please U.S. President Donald Trump. He […]
Nationwide Iranian protests signal legitimacy crisis
Iran is facing a major legitimacy crisis as anti-government protests spread across all 31 provinces. At least 34 protesters and four security personnel have died, while 2,200 people were arrested. The unrest started in Tehran over economic frustrations and quickly escalated into a nationwide challenge to the clerical establishment. The protests, unlike the 2022-23 unrest […]
New wave of deadly protests hits Iran
Security forces in Iran used tear gas and live fire to disperse protesters on Thursday, rights groups said. The demonstrations, driven by anger over the economic crisis, have spread nationwide and intensified after 12 days of unrest. Exiled opposition leaders have urged new protests and strikes, raising tensions across the country. The movement began with […]
Khamenei warns US: Iran won’t back down
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei strongly rejected threats from US President Donald Trump. He said Iran will never bow to its enemies. Khamenei warned that the country will force adversaries to “kneel.” He acknowledged that economic instability has affected traders and businesses. Currency fluctuations and rising prices have created challenges, but he blamed foreign […]
Iran Guard volunteer killed amid widening protests
A volunteer in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard was killed during protests over the country’s worsening economy, authorities said Thursday. The 21-year-old Basij member died Wednesday night in Kouhdasht, marking the first reported security force fatality in the demonstrations. Another 13 Basij members and police officers were injured. The protests, fueled by inflation, currency depreciation, and unemployment, […]
Iran government building attacked amid rising economic protests
A government building in southern Iran was attacked on Wednesday as protests over economic hardship intensified, prompting the country’s top prosecutor to warn of a decisive response to any attempts to create instability. The unrest follows days of spontaneous demonstrations that began in Tehran’s largest mobile phone market and quickly spread to students across the […]