Exiled Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi called for U.S. military intervention in Iran, claiming it could save lives and accelerate the downfall of the Islamic Republic. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Pahlavi urged swift action rather than prolonged nuclear negotiations with Tehran’s clerical rulers. Pahlavi argued that signs indicate the Iranian government is nearing […]
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Iran unrest toll nears 6,000, rights group warns
A US-based rights group reported that 5,848 people have died in recent protests in Iran, with thousands more under investigation. The protests began in late December over economic issues and grew into mass rallies against the government. Security forces have suppressed the demonstrations, leaving many dead and arrested. The Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) […]
Death toll rises above 3,000 in Iran unrest
More than 3,000 people have died in Iran’s nationwide protests, rights activists said on Saturday. The U.S.-based HRANA group confirmed 3,090 deaths, including 2,885 protesters. State media reported that arrests continue while the crackdown has largely quelled demonstrations. Tehran and other cities have been comparatively calm for several days. Drones were flying over the capital, […]
India urges citizens to exit Iran immediately
India has advised all its citizens to leave Iran amid reports of a deadly crackdown on protests. The Indian Embassy in Tehran issued the alert for students, pilgrims, tourists, and business travelers. Authorities urged nationals to depart by any available transport. Rights groups report that thousands of people in Iran have been killed or arrested […]
US urges citizens to leave Iran amid protests
The United States has urged its citizens to leave Iran immediately, the US virtual embassy in Tehran said on Tuesday. Americans were advised to consider departing by land to Türkiye or Armenia if it is safe to do so. The warning comes as Iran experiences its largest anti-government protests in years, sparked by economic hardship […]
Iran protests kill over 2,500, Trump pledges ‘help’
Iran’s protests have killed at least 2,571 people, the US-based HRANA rights group reported on Wednesday. The unrest began on December 28 over economic hardship and the falling rial currency. Authorities say they are cracking down while calling some economic grievances legitimate. US President Donald Trump urged Iranians to keep protesting, saying “help is on […]
US-Iran escalation could devastate Middle East, Qatar says
DOHA: Qatar has warned that any military escalation between the United States and Iran would have catastrophic consequences for the region. The statement came after Washington threatened strikes in response to Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests. Qatar called for maximum restraint to avoid further conflict. According to Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari, any escalation […]
Iran signals intensified crackdown as nationwide protests escalate
Iranian authorities have warned of a harsher crackdown on the country’s largest anti-government demonstrations in years, with the Revolutionary Guards blaming “terrorists” for unrest and vowing to protect the ruling system. Fresh reports of violence have emerged across major cities, including Tehran, Rasht, Tabriz, Shiraz, and Kerman, although an ongoing internet blackout has limited independent […]
From Prices to Power: What Iran’s Protests Really Mean – Explainer
Iran is once again witnessing widespread public demonstrations. What began in late December 2025 as protests over rising prices and a rapidly weakening currency has evolved into one of the most serious political challenges the Islamic Republic has faced since the “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement of 2022–23. By early January, demonstrations had spread to more […]
FO urges Pakistanis to avoid Iran travel
Pakistan’s Foreign Office has urged nationals to avoid unnecessary travel to Iran amid escalating unrest. Authorities warned that safety and security conditions remain unpredictable. Citizens in Iran were advised to exercise extreme caution and stay in contact with Pakistani missions. The advisory applies to all travel until conditions improve. Pakistanis residing in Tehran, Zahedan, and […]