Protests

Trump receives intel showing Iran's Islamic regime at weakest point since 1979 revolution - NYT

The outlet, citing "several people familiar with the information," noted that the intelligence reports also indicated that Tehran's position is continuing to weaken.

Protestors burn images of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a rally held in Solidarity with Iran's Uprising, organised by The national Council of Resistance of Iran, on Whitehall in central London on January 11, 2026.
People attend the funeral of the security forces who were killed in the protests that erupted over the collapse of the currency's value in Tehran, Iran, January 14, 2026.

Leaks from Iranian officials to Western media indicate growing levels of dissent in regime - report

People take part in the Invasion Day protest march through Sydney during Australia Day 2026 celebrations, Australia, January 26, 2026.

‘Invasion Day’ rallies mark Australia Day as anti-immigration protests also held

Demonstrators carry signs condemning Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) near the site where a man identified as Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal agents trying to detain him, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, January 24, 2026.

Federal officials dig in on Minneapolis shooting narrative despite video evidence


'We support Hamas:' Activists protest Israeli real estate expo at Queens synagogue

Anti-Israel activists rally in Queens, calling for "intifada" in protest of an Israeli real estate event at a local yeshiva, accusing the Israeli company of "ethnic cleansing" and land theft.

Palestinian Assembly for Liberation calls for anti-Zionist protest at a yeshiva in Queens, New York City, January 8, 2026.

Beyond the bus: Addressing hate behind Eisenthal’s death in a Jerusalem riot - editorial

The driver, an Arab Israeli, reportedly called the police seeking assistance in getting out of the mob.

Ultra-Orthodox demonstrators protest at the Bar Ilan intersection in Jerusalem on November 6, 2016, following the arrest of a haredi draft-dodger.

Who makes up Iran's fragmented opposition? - explainer

Iran's opposition has remained fragmented among rival groups and ideological factions for decades, across repeated outbreaks of nationwide protests.

An Iranian woman shops at a vendor on a sidewalk near the traditional Tajrish Bazaar in northern Tehran, Iran, on December 31, 2025.

Iranian protesters 'claiming entire cities,' US House Foreign Affairs Committee says

In a video, protesters can be heard shouting "Marg bar Khamenei," which translates to "Death to Khamenei." 

Iranian protestors in Abdanan. January 6, 2026.

Israeli protest leaders to join forces with Democrats in next election, Yair Golan announces

Golan confirmed that the new party members will be Moshe Radman, Moran Michel, Danny Elgarat, Hadas Ragolsky, Gaby Lasky, Ami Dror, Lee Hoffman, Kati Piasecki, Rotem Sivan, and Tomer Avital.

Yair Golan announced the new members of the Democrats Party.

Gideon Sa’ar in Somaliland, Palestinian embassy in London - January 6, 2026

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Illustrative image of Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar.

Are you ready to stand up with Iranian protesters? - opinion

How can the Iranian citizens’ noble fight against a repressive, homophobic, sexist, anti-American theocracy be met with yawns, while democratic Israel’s heroic acts of self-defense trigger worldwide?

Iranian security forces detain protesters in Mashhad, Iran, January 3, 2026; illustrative.

'The system is in crisis': Kurdish leader tells 'Post' Iran is nearing a Soviet-style break point

“What we are seeing in Iran is not simply an economic crisis. These are primarily symptoms of a deep political crisis,” said Yazdanpana. “The state, the political system, is in crisis."

Protests in Iran, which started on December 28, reach day 10.

Iran protests: Rising death toll hits 29, over 1,200 arrested by regime forces

At least 1,203 Iranians have been detained in the previous nine days of protest activity, according to HRANA's data. Still, "the actual number of detainees is estimated to be significantly higher."

Iranian security forces detain protesters in Mashhad, Iran, January 3, 2026; illustrative.

Not for Gaza, but for Iran: Protesters reject regime’s global proxy wars - opinion

The universities, historically the bastions of anti-monarchist Marxism, are now echoing with chants of “Down with the three corrupts! Mullah, leftist, Mujahid.”

Iranian protesters set fire to a building in Asadabad, in western Iran, December 31, 2025