Iran, Tehran and protests
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Protests over Iran's worsening economy have spread to more than 100 cities, leaving dozens dead and over 2,000 arrested as inflation surges and the rial hits record lows
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Iran army chief threatens pre-emptive attack over rhetoric targeting Tehran after Trump threats
Tehran’s military chief warned that Iran is now far more prepared and stronger to face any attacks, threatening a “decisive response” to any action it considers a breach of sovereignty.View on euronew
Protesters angry over Iran's ailing economy have conducted a sit-in at Tehran's Grand Bazaar. Security forces fired tear gas and dispersed demonstrators as the market shut down.
A slow-burning economic crisis in Iran has reached a tipping point after a slump in the national currency to a record low made even basic goods unaffordable for much of the population.
Nationwide anti-regime protests in Iran enter 11th day, nearly 40 killed, strikes continue, more demonstrations planned Thursday.
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday called on security forces to exercise restraint in response to ongoing economic protests, emphasising the need to distinguish between peaceful demonstrators and armed rioters. The announcement came amid rising tensions across Iranian cities, with the unrest now entering its 11th day.
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Iran hangs alleged Israeli spy, leans into anti-Western bluster as it tries to quell deadly protests
Iran says it has hanged a man who spied for Israel and is ready for a new military confrontation as it struggles to tamp down domestic unrest.
US shifts Iran policy as Trump administration revives aggressive messaging toward Tehran, contrasting sharply with previous diplomatic approaches.