"We are into the second week of the protests. They started around the end of December, and it's about 9-10 days since the protests started. Protests are not unusual in Iran. They keep happening regularly at small levels," he told ANI. "This is an economic protest driven primarily by the dist
Iran has experienced periodic waves of demonstrations over recent years, driven by economic pressures, political repression, and dissatisfaction with clerical rule. The current protests, which intensified following a sharp currency decline and rising living costs, have disrupted commercial a
Iran saw continued protests over economic distress as former crown prince Reza Pahlavi backed demonstrators, while Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that "rioters must be put in their place". The unrest has drawn international attention, including warnings from US President Don
US Ambassador to the UN Michael Waltz criticised Iran's appeal to the United Nations, saying Tehran ignores its history of terrorism and repression, and said the US stands with Iranians seeking freedom.
In a post on X, Pahlavi wrote, "President Trump, thank you for your strong leadership and support of my compatriots. This warning you have issued to the criminal leaders of the Islamic Republic gives my people greater strength and hope--hope that, at last, a President of the United States
Iran urged the UN to condemn what it called unlawful threats by US President Donald Trump amid nationwide protests over rising costs. Trump warned the US was "locked and loaded" if protesters were killed, while Iranian leaders vowed to defend sovereignty and warned against US interference
In a post on X, Pahlavi said, "President Trump, thank you for your strong leadership and support of my compatriots. This warning you have issued to the criminal leaders of the Islamic Republic gives my people greater strength and hope--hope that, at last, a President of the United States
Iranian officials on Friday sharply rebuked US President Donald Trump and the Israeli Foreign Ministry for their statements regarding the ongoing protests in the country, warning that any foreign intervention in its internal affairs would be met with a "regrettable response".
The theft was captured on CCTV cameras installed in the Karbala complex. Revered for its religious significance as Zuljna, it was stolen from Karbala Talkatora in the Talkatora police station area of Lucknow, sparking outrage and concern among locals.
"The Norwegian Nobel Committee is deeply concerned by today's brutal arrest of Narges Mohammadi alongside a number of other activists. Ms. Mohammadi - the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate - is a staunch defender of human rights, freedom of expression and democratic participation in Iran," the
The Norwegian Nobel Committee on Friday (local time) strongly condemned the "brutal arrest" of Narges Mohammadi, the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate and prominent Iranian human rights activist, calling on Iranian authorities to clarify her whereabouts, ensure her safety, and release her i
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar on Wednesday met with Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Tars Kachka in Jerusalem, marking the first visit by a senior Ukrainian official since the 2022 war in Ukraine.