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Iran: Police announce major arrests amid ongoing protests

Iranian police have announced what they described as “major arrests” targeting key figures linked to the protest movement that has shaken the country for the past two weeks. The demonstrations, largely driven by rising living costs and economic pressure, have taken place in several cities,......

Protests grow in Iran despite nationwide internet shutdown

New demonstrations have shaken major cities across Iran despite a nationwide internet blackout imposed by the authorities, marking the most significant wave of unrest in the country in nearly three years. The protests have continued to expand even as officials warned of harsh repression. According to......

Lebanon presses Iran over Hezbollah disarmament

Lebanon has stepped up pressure on Iran over the issue of Hezbollah’s disarmament, with the country’s top diplomat calling for a “new approach” to address the sensitive question of the armed group’s weapons. The appeal was made on Friday during talks with Iran’s foreign......

Tear gas drifts toward hospital during Iran protests, media report

Iranian media reported late Tuesday that tear gas used by security forces during protests in Tehran drifted toward a nearby hospital but was not intentionally fired at the medical facility. According to the ISNA news agency, tear gas was deployed in an alley close to Sina Hospital, located in central......

Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israel

Iranian authorities announced on Wednesday the execution of a man convicted of spying for Israel’s intelligence service, at a time when the country is facing internal unrest and heightened regional tensions. According to state-linked judicial media, the death sentence against Ali Ardestani was......

Iran calls for the release of Venezuela’s president Maduro

Iran on Monday called for the release of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who was transferred to the United States following a high-profile U.S. military operation in Caracas. Speaking at a weekly press conference in Tehran, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaïl Baghaï strongly......

Iran announces cash payments amid deadly economic protests

Iran's government revealed plans on Sunday to distribute monthly cash payments of roughly $7 per person for four months, as protests against the nation's deepening economic crisis entered their second week. Demonstrations have spread across dozens of cities, with at least 16 deaths reported in......

Protests continue in Tehran as clashes intensify in western Iran

New protest gatherings were reported on Saturday evening in Tehran, while violent clashes were recorded in parts of western Iran, marking the eighth consecutive day of nationwide unrest. The movement, which began over rising living costs, has gradually evolved into broader political protests. Initially......

China to lead BRICS naval drills with Iran in South Africa

South Africa will host a multinational naval exercise from January 9 to 16, marking the first joint maritime operation involving BRICS Plus nations and Iran. Dubbed "Will for Peace 2026," the drills will be led by China, bringing together navies from BRICS Plus countries for maritime security......