Deadly explosions rock Bandar Abbas and Ahvaz amid heightened Iran-US-Israel tensions
Twin explosions in Iran’s Bandar Abbas and Ahvaz kill five and injure 14 amid US and Israeli threats over the nuclear programme.
Iran boosts military capabilities with induction of 1,000 drones amid tensions
The drones have been developed by Iranian experts with the support of the Ministry of Defence
Iran will defend itself against foreign aggression: Iranian envoy
Reza Amiri said that during recent protests in Iran, 3,117 people were killed in violent incidents while 690 terrorists were eliminated.
Trump weighs Iran strikes to inspire renewed protests, sources say
Two US sources familiar with the discussions said Trump wanted to create conditions for "regime change" after a crackdown crushed a nationwide protest movement earlier this month
Turkiye urges US to start nuclear talks with Iran
NATO member Turkiye shares a 530 kilometre border with Iran
Trump tells Iran to make nuclear deal or next attack will be 'far worse'
US president says a naval force headed by the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, was approaching Iran
Iran announces live-fire drills near Strait of Hormuz amid rising US military presence
Iran announced live-fire drills near the Strait of Hormuz amid US military buildup, warning of restricted airspace and immediate response to any attack, raising regional tensions.
US aircraft carrier enters Middle East region, officials say
Trump had repeatedly threatened to intervene if Iran continued to kill protesters
Son of Iranian president calls for end to internet blackout
Yousef Pezeshkian, whose father Masoud was elected president in 2024, said "keeping the internet shut will create dissatisfaction and widen the gap between the people and the government"
Iran will treat any attack as 'all-out war against us,' says senior Iran official
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States had an "armada" heading toward Iran.
Iranian cleric says Iran may target US investments in region if attacked
Rights groups say thousands, including bystanders, were killed during the unrest
'Too dangerous to go to hospital': a glimpse into Iran's protest crackdown
Angry demonstrations over economic hardship began late last year and exploded into the biggest anti-government protests since the 1979 Islamic revolution
Trump warns Iran that it would be 'blown up' if he's assassinated
Trump said former President Joe Biden “should have said something” when similar statements were first made.
Iran warns against any US strike as judiciary hints at unrest-linked executions
Iran's protests, sparked last month in Tehran's Grand Bazaar over economic grievances, swiftly turned political and spread nationwide, calling for the end of clerical rule
Iranian official says verified deaths in Iran protests reaches at least 5,000
"The final toll is not expected to increase sharply," the official said, adding that "Israel and armed groups abroad" had supported and equipped those taking to the streets
Iran's leader Khamenei blames Trump for inciting deadly protests
The protests erupted on December 28 over economic hardship and swelled into widespread demonstrations
Death toll in Iran protests over 3,000, rights group says
The U.S.-based HRANA group said it had verified 3,090 deaths, including 2,885 protesters
Iran protests abate after deadly crackdown, residents and rights group say
Saudi Arabia and Qatar conducted intense diplomacy with Washington to prevent a US strike
US tells UN all options on table, Iran warns it will respond to any aggression
Trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene in support of protesters in Iran. But on Thursday, Trump adopted a wait‑and‑see posture, saying he had been told that the killings were easing
UN Charter opposes use of force, Pakistan envoy tells UNSC emergency session on Iran
Speaking at the Security Council session, Asim Iftikhar said that there are serious concerns about situation in Iran and the region, adding that a stable and peaceful Iran is in Pakistan’s interest
US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran over crackdown on protesters
The unrest in Iran started with protests over soaring prices
European airlines continue to avoid Iran and Iraq despite airspace reopening
Iran closed, then reopened its airspace after nearly five hours on Wednesday amid concerns about possible military action
Trump sees Iranian crackdown easing, Tehran denies man to be executed
Trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene on behalf of protesters in Iran
Pakistan calls for peaceful resolution of Iran situation, hopes for regional stability
He further said that Pakistan has seen reports regarding restrictions on US visas and is in contact with American authorities on the matter
Iran reopens airspace after temporary closure forced flights to reroute
Iran closed its airspace to all flights except international ones to and from Iran with official permission at 2215 GMT on Wednesday, according to a notice on the US Aviation Administration website
Trump questions Reza Pahlavi's ability to garner support in Iran
He was reluctant on Wednesday to lend his full support to Pahlavi. "He seems very nice, but I don't know how he'd play within his own country. We really aren't up to that point yet," Trump said.
Iran warns of retaliation if Trump strikes, US withdraws some personnel from bases
With Iran's leadership trying to quell the worst domestic unrest the Islamic Republic has ever faced, Tehran is seeking to deter US President Trump's repeated threats to intervene
44 more Pakistani students, pilgrims return from Iran
According to Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), the returnees include 11 students and 33 pilgrims who crossed into Pakistan through Gabad Rimdan border crossing in Gwadar district of Balochistan
Iran warns neighbours it could hit US bases if Washington strikes
Iran warns neighbouring states it could target US bases if Washington strikes, as diplomats flag evacuations, Israeli assessments point to possible US intervention.
At least 2,571 killed in Iran's protests, US-based rights group HRANA says
An Iranian official said on Tuesday about 2,000 people had been killed.
Access to Elon Musk's Starlink internet service is now free in Iran
Starlink accounts in Iran that were previously inactive now have connections and their subscription fees have been waived.
Trump vows 'very strong action' if Iran hangs protesters
Trump said Tuesday that the United States would react strongly if authorities in Iran started hanging people in their crackdown on a popular uprising against the government.
Iran threatens death penalty for 'rioters' as concern grows for protester
Iranian authorities will press charges punishable by death against some individuals arrested during recent demonstrations, prosecutors said on Tuesday.
Iran ex-empress urges security forces to join protesters
Farah Pahlavi, 87, echoing calls made by her son the former crown prince Reza Pahlavi, said she believed "light will triumph over darkness" despite a crackdown by authorities.
Malala Yousafzai voices support for Iranian women and girls
“I stand with the people and girls of Iran in their call for freedom and dignity,” she wrote.
Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, says 'help is on its way'
US President Donald Trump urged Iranians on Tuesday to keep protesting and said help was on the way, without giving details
In 'big trouble'? The factors determining Iran's future
The demonstrations moved from protesting economic grievances to demanding a wholesale change from the clerical system that has ruled Iran since the 1979 revolution that ousted the shah
Trump has options on Iran, but first must define goal
Trump has options to intervene in protest-hit Iran that range from low to high risk, but choosing his course depends on him deciding his ultimate goal
Ishaq Dar, Iranian FM discuss current developments
According to sources, Ishaq Dar reaffirmed the importance of sustained dialogue and engagement during the telephonic conversation
Info ministry dismisses social media claims linking Pakistan to potential US strike on Iran
The ministry clarified that no evidence exists to support claims that US aircraft are operating from Pakistani territory against Iran
Same fate befall Trump that befell Pharaoh, Nimrod and Reza Shah: Ayatollah Khamenei
The Supreme Leader said on social media that a person intoxicated with arrogance is making decisions for the entire world
Trump says weighing tough response to Iran crackdown, Tehran says ready for war but also dialogue
"We are ready for war but also for dialogue," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Monday in a briefing to foreign ambassadors in Tehran via English translation
UN chief urges Iran to refrain from using 'disproportionate force' against protesters
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged Iranian authorities to show restraint and respect citizens' rights to peaceful protest, condemning violence against demonstrators
Some US senators skeptical about military options for Iran
US President Donald Trump in recent days has left open the possibility of American intervention in Iran. But at least two US senators sounded notes of caution during interviews on TV networks
Death toll in Iran protests reaches more than 500, rights group says
Iran has not given an official toll and Reuters was unable to independently verify the tolls. Trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene if force is used on protesters
Son of Iran's toppled shah seeks a role as protests expand
Reza Pahlavi has sought to speak as a national leader despite living outside Iran since before his father was toppled in the 1979 revolution
Confronting protests, Iran vows to strike back if US attacks
Qalibaf, speaking in parliament, warned the US against "a miscalculation. In the case of an attack on Iran, the occupied territories (Israel) and all US bases and ships will be our legitimate target”
Iran warns Washington it will retaliate against any attack
Iran warned President Trump that any US attack would lead to Tehran striking back against Israel and regional US military bases as "legitimate targets", Speaker Baqer Qalibaf told parliament
Iran authorities signal intensified crackdown as unrest grows
There were fresh reports of violence across Iran, although an internet blackout made it difficult to assess the full extent of unrest
Trump says US 'ready to help' as Iran unrest grows
Iran is looking at FREEDOM, perhaps like never before,” Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social
Fact-finding mission urges Iran to end crackdown, restore internet
“It underscores that threats or acts of unilateral military intervention by third states are contrary to international law”
Iran's Guards declare 'red line' on security as Tehran seeks to quell unrest
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards declare security a red line as state media airs funerals of fallen forces, while the US voices support for Iran’s people amid rising tensions.
Iran supreme leader signals crackdown coming as protesters are 'ruining their own streets' for Trump
There was no immediate response from Washington, though Trump has repeated his pledge to strike Iran if protesters are killed
Iran's Supreme Leader urges Trump to address domestic issues
President Trump warned that the United States would respond forcefully if Iranian authorities resorted to violence against protesters, saying Washington was watching the situation “very closely”
Internet and phones cut in Iran as protesters heed exiled prince's call for mass demonstration
Witnesses in the capital Tehran and major cities of Mashhad and Isfahan told Reuters that protesters gathered again in the streets
Iran state TV breaks silence on protests, claims 'terrorist agents' of US and Israel set fires
Violence around the demonstrations has killed at least 42 people while more than 2,270 others have been detained, said the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency
