The protests began on December 28 as demonstrations against soaring inflation and economic hardship but soon escalated into tense nationwide unrest, marked by violent clashes between protesters and security forces.
People of Iran living abroad, or of Iranian descent, gathered on the Malieveld, a large grass field in The Hague, and expressed worry about not being able to contact their kin amid internet blackout.
Iran's army vowed to protect "national interests" as protests escalated amid arrests and an internet shutdown, Al Jazeera reported. Rights groups reported deaths and injuries, while hundreds were arrested. Trump backed protesters, and leaders in Iran issued warnings, as unrest spread acro
Pahlavi, in a video message posted on X, said that the protesters are being lauded for their courage by everyone in the world, especially US President Donald Trump.
The ruling establishment has adopted a hardline approach, increasingly portraying demonstrators as "terrorists" rather than protesters. Security agencies are now treating the situation as a military challenge instead of a law-and-order issue, reflecting the regime's growing concern over t
Tehran's prosecutor also said on Friday that acts of vandalism targeting public property would be classified as "moharebeh," a term translated as "waging war against God," under Iran's penal code. The charge of moharebeh (enemy of God) is among the most serious offences in Iran and can carr
According to the protesters, Kolhi was shot dead on January 4 in a village near Talhar. They alleged that the accused, a powerful local landlord, opened fire following a dispute and later fled the scene with armed associates. Despite the registration of a case, the accused had not been arres
Pahlavi voiced support for protesters across the country, praising continued demonstrations against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the ruling establishment.
In a post on X, Abhishek Banerjee said, "Democracy is punished. Criminals are rewarded. Agencies are weaponised. Elections are manipulated. JAIL the PROTESTERS. BAIL the RAPISTS. This is the BJP's version of New India."
Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) warned Iran's government against harming protesters, stating that the United States would intervene if innocent people were killed amid the ongoing demonstrations in the Middle Eastern country.