Khamenei calls Trump criminal, US State Dept: Don't play games with President Trump
"Western media figures interfered in past seditions, but this time the US president himself encouraged the sedionists," Khamenei said.
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Allegations surface that Iran used toxic chemicals to target protesters - report
Iran plans 'absolute digital isolation,' breaking permanently from global internet - the guardian
Daughter of IRGC official recalls abuse, torture, plans to flee from Iran during interview
Doctors describe overwhelmed Tehran hospitals as protests spread across Iran
Sources estimate the number of people killed or injured in the thousands, including children and young demonstrators, while many others were arrested.
'Persia will fall': Rabbis cite ancient texts as Iran’s crisis deepens
A senior Israeli rabbi published a biblical-style prayer calling for the downfall of Iran’s clerical regime.
'US-Zionist terror supporters': Iran declares three days of mourning honoring 'martyrs' of protests
The "martyrs" refer to the authority personnel who have been killed, and not the hundreds of civilians who have lost their lives.
Iran’s protests: A familiar pattern with new variables, risky for the regime - analysis
This wave of protests is unfolding against a backdrop fundamentally different from the past anti-regime movements, in the wake of June's 12-day war.
Pharaoh, Nimrod, Trump: Tasnim’s headline writers went ancient this week
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-related outlet's article argues that US President Donald Trump fits a “Pharaonic” pattern of arrogance and violence.
Trump 'seriously inclined' to help Iranian protesters, sources tell 'Post'
US President Donald Trump has decided to assist Iranian protesters, sources said, as Washington debates military, cyber, and communications support options amid escalating unrest.
US military warns Trump it needs more time to prepare for Iran strikes - report
Senior US defense officials warned President Donald Trump that more time is needed to prepare for potential strikes on Iran, according to reports.
Are protests pushing Iran's Islamic regime toward a tipping point? - analysis
Iran’s diplomatic moves, not calling for assistance or reaching out to its allies, seem to be intended to show that Tehran believes everything is going to turn out all right.
Hamas orders handover of Gaza administration to gov't under Trump's Board of Peace - report
The composition of the Board of Peace, which will oversee the proposed technocratic Palestinian government, is expected to be announced this month.
Aleppo’s Kurdish neighborhoods fall, and Syria’s minority question resurfaces - analysis
Clashes grew in the first days of January 2026, and now Syrian security forces have taken over most of the Kurdish neighborhoods, causing many Kurds to flee and also leading to abuses against Kurds.
