Demonstrations, Protests and Riots
- Iran’s Leaders May Survive Protests. But Anger Will Likely Persist. - Its security forces have brutally defended the Islamic Republic, but the protests show that many Iranians consider it stagnant and ideologically hollow.
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- A Crisis in Iran - We take a look at the protests that have engulfed the streets of Iran.
- ‘Shoot to Kill’: Accounts of Brutal Crackdown Emerge From Iran - The Iranian authorities have imposed an information blackout as they try to quell protests, but eyewitness testimony and videos conveying the deadly toll have made their way out.
- Iran Prepared for War but Ready to Negotiate With U.S., Foreign Minister Says - The comments came after President Trump said he was “ looking at some very strong options” to curb Iran’s harsh repression of anti-government protests.
- Deposed Shah’s Son Hopes Trump Will Put Iran Regime ‘Down for Good’ - Reza Pahlavi, once the crown prince of Iran, says protesters there have been emboldened by President Trump suggesting that he could take military action.
- Iran’s President Warns Protesters Not to Destabilize the Country - Masoud Pezeshkian expressed sympathy for protesters’ economic pain, but said the state must respond to “rioters.”
- Iran’s President Warns Protesters Not to Destabilize the Country - Masoud Pezeshkian expressed sympathy for protesters’ economic pain, but said the state must respond to “rioters.” The death toll from the protests rose to about 200, rights groups said.
- Death Toll Grows as Nationwide Protests Rock Iran for a Third Night - Antigovernment unrest that began two weeks ago has intensified in recent days, as has violence.