IRAN PROTESTS
Iran's government to raises price of petrol as US applies economic pressure
Iran will raise gasoline prices for users exceeding 110 liters monthly starting Tuesday. The price for the third quota will increase to 100,000 Iranian rials per liter. This change aims to address economic challenges and sanctions impacting the nation. Consumers using less than 110 liters will maintain current subsidized rates. The government postponed a broader price hike due to potential public unrest.
Trump declares Iran ‘dead’ and a ‘Failed Nation’, claims inflation has hit 300%
In a striking assessment, Donald Trump has characterized Iran as a failed state, bringing attention to the dire political and economic instability it faces. He estimated the inflation rate at an astonishing 300% and noted a lack of vital military forces. Trump also stated that many Iranian security personnel are not being paid.
Pakistan's KSE-30 index crashes 10%, biggest drop on record as Mideast tensions escalate
Pakistan's KSE-30 Index experienced its largest-ever plunge, falling 7.3% after geopolitical tensions in the Middle East escalated due to US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Pro-Iran protests across the country, resulting in at least 30 deaths, further fueled market declines. Escalating tensions with Afghanistan also contributed to the index briefly entering bear-market territory.
Rights group says Iran protest toll nears 6,000 dead
A US-based rights group said on Monday it had confirmed the deaths of nearly 6,000 people during a wave of protests in Iran suppressed by security forces, as Tehran warned Washington against intervening. The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) said it had confirmed that 5,848 people had been killed, including 209 members of the security forces.
Crackdown on demonstrators in Iran protests killed at least 4,029 people, activists say
Iran violence : The agency has been accurate in previous rounds of unrest in Iran and relies on a network of activists on the ground to confirm each death. It fears many more may have been killed.
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Charting the global economy: Powell Probe; Iran Protests
US Federal Reserve faces pressure as Iran's protests escalate, challenging its leadership. Global markets react to geopolitical shifts and economic forecasts. Emerging markets grapple with inflation and potential regime change. Europe sees industrial recovery and rising gas prices.
'Good news' says Trump as Iran decides against hanging 26-yr-old protester
US President Donald Trump expressed optimism that killings in Iran's protest crackdown are easing, following reports of a death sentence postponement for an arrested protester. Trump stated he received assurances from "very important sources on the other side" and is adopting a wait-and-see approach, though he did not rule out potential US military action.
Iran labels Trump ‘main killer’ amid escalating unrest
Iran’s national security chief Ali Larijani accused US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of being the “main killers of the people of Iran” as nationwide protests intensified, with more than 2,000 reported dead.
Iran: 2000 people killed amidst protests; official pins blame on 'terrorists', report says
At least 2,000 people have died since unrest erupted in Iran, according to an official cited by Reuters, who attributed the high toll to “terrorists.” The unnamed official said the fatalities include members of the security forces, underscoring the scale and intensity of the ongoing violence.
Who is Erfan Soltani? Iran set to hang first protester amid widespread anti-regime demonstrations after over 600 deaths and 10,000 arrests; here’s what we know about him and the execution verdict
Iran is reportedly set to execute its first protester, 26-year-old Erfan Soltani, following nationwide anti-regime demonstrations. Soltani was arrested during protests in Karaj, and charges were imposed on him. He was reportedly denied access to a lawyer. Human rights groups are calling for international support to halt his execution, stating his only crime was "calling for freedom."
In 'big trouble'? The factors determining Iran's future
More than two weeks of protests in Iran have become the most serious challenge in years to the country’s theocratic leadership, though analysts say it is still too early to predict the fall of the Islamic republic. What began as protests over economic hardship has widened into calls for an end to clerical rule, even as authorities have launched a crackdown that rights groups say has killed hundreds.
What to know about protests in Iran as the government halts internet and phone networks
Iran is facing nationwide protests driven by a deepening economic crisis, adding pressure on its theocratic leadership. Authorities have shut down internet and phone networks as demonstrations spread across all 31 provinces. The unrest follows a sharp collapse in the rial, now trading above 1.4 million to the dollar, rising inflation near 40%, and higher prices for fuel and food after cuts to subsidies and exchange-rate support.
Iran protest death toll rises as alarm grows over crackdown 'massacre'
Iran is witnessing its largest anti-government protests in over three years. Rights groups report at least 192 protesters have been killed. Demonstrations, initially about living costs, now target the ruling system. Authorities have imposed an internet blackout, raising fears of a higher death toll. Security forces have made significant arrests.
Iran warns US troops and Israel will be targets if America strikes over protests as death toll rises
Nationwide protests challenging Iran's theocracy have entered their third week, with activists reporting at least 116 deaths and 2,600 detentions amid a widespread internet blackout. Parliament speaker Qalibaf warned the U.S. military and Israel would be legitimate targets if America strikes Iran, as President Trump offered support for the demonstrators.
Iran protests enter third week: Death toll surges to 116 amid crackdown and 2,600 detained, say activists
Nationwide protests against Iran's theocracy have entered their third week, with demonstrations in Tehran and Mashhad. Activists report at least 116 deaths and 2,600 detentions amid a severe internet blackout. U.S. President Trump has voiced support for the protesters, while Iran's attorney general warned of death penalty charges for participants.
Iran protests: 1.4 million rials to a dollar, internet blockade or Trump warning? What's fueling the anger among Iranians
Thousands are protesting across Iran due to a severe economic crisis. Rising prices and a crashing currency have fueled widespread demonstrations. Markets are shut, and communication networks are cut. Clashes with security forces have led to deaths and arrests. This unrest marks Iran's biggest wave of protests in three years.
Iran protests: Who is exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi, son of last Shah, ousted in 1979 by Khomeini, now drawing huge support
Who is Reza Pahalavi: Tens of thousands of Iranians heeded exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi's call to protest the clerical leadership, filling streets nationwide. These demonstrations, driven by economic hardship, mark a new phase testing public support for figures once distant from everyday Iranians, as security forces respond with force.
At least 35 people have been killed and 1,200 detained in Iran's economic protests
Iran's protests have claimed at least 35 lives, with over 1,200 arrests reported as demonstrations spread across the nation. Security forces have also sustained injuries. U.S. President Trump has warned of intervention if peaceful protesters are harmed, drawing an angry response from Tehran. These are the most significant protests since 2022.
What to know about the protests shaking Iran as tensions remain high over its nuclear program
Widespread protests have gripped Iran, fueled by economic woes and a collapsing currency, now trading at some 1.4 million to $1. The Islamic Republic faces mounting pressure as its "Axis of Resistance" weakens and U.S. threats loom. Decades of tense U.S.-Iran relations, marked by revolution and conflict, continue to shape the volatile regional landscape.
Trump and top Iranian security official exchange threats over protests now roiling Iran
US President Donald Trump and a top Iranian security official traded threats. Protests are ongoing in Iran. Trump warned of US intervention if protesters are harmed. The Iranian official accused the US and Israel of instigating the unrest. He cautioned against US interference, citing regional chaos and damage to US interests. Tensions remain high between the two nations.
Trump says US will intervene if Iran violently suppresses peaceful protests
United States President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Iran. He declared that America is prepared to intervene if Iranian security forces violently suppress peaceful protesters. This statement comes amid widespread demonstrations across Iran over economic difficulties.
Iran protests: Why thousands of merchants, shop owners and students are protesting across the country
Widespread protests have erupted across Iran, fueled by a severe economic downturn, rising prices, and a depreciating currency. Merchants, shop owners, and students have taken to the streets, leading to clashes with security forces and fatalities in several provinces. The demonstrations, the largest in three years, have disrupted daily life and put pressure on the country's leadership.
Iran protests trigger solidarity rallies in US, Europe
On the U.S. National Mall, thousands of women and men of all ages - wearing green, white and red, the colors of the Iran flag - shouted in rhythm. "Be scared. Be scared. We are one in this," demonstrators yelled, before marching to the White House. "Say her name! Mahsa!"
Who is leading the crackdown on Iran's protests?
During the latest protests, which erupted after a young woman died in the custody of the country's morality police last month, the Basij (ba-SEEJ') have deployed in major cities, attacking and detaining protesters, who in many cases have fought back.
Iran protests spread to key oil refinery
Protests have endured across Iran since the death of a 22-year-old woman last month in the custody of the police after she was detained for the way she dressed. Outrage over the fate of Mahsa Amini has sparked some of the biggest protests in the country since the revolution that ushered in the strict dress codes Iranains have to comply by.
Elon Musk says activating Starlink, in response to Blinken on internet freedom in Iran
Musk said on Monday that the company wanted to provide Starlink satellite broadband service - already provided to Ukraine for its fight against Russia's invasion - to Iranians, and would ask for a sanctions exception.
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