Protests
Tehran's prosecutor says protesters burning gov't buildings will face death sentence
The decision came as the protests in Iran approached their 14th consecutive day, with riots and violent clashes reported in several cities.
NUFDI's Khosro Isfahani on Iran's historic uprising: A fight for secular governance
'We support Hamas': Activists protest Israeli real estate expo at Queens yeshiva
Beyond the bus: Addressing hate behind Eisenthal’s death in a Jerusalem riot - editorial
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.
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."
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.
Gideon Sa’ar in Somaliland, Palestinian embassy in London - January 6, 2026
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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?
'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."
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."
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.”
Amid Iran protests, India issues travel advisory, warns citizens against travel to Islamic Republic
The travel warning, issued by the South Asian country’s External Affairs Ministry, cited “recent developments” in Iran and noted the advisory was in effect “until further notice.”
Israeli farmers protest Smotrich's proposed dairy reform, warn of 400 farm closures
Hundreds of farmers blocked roads nationwide, warning that proposed dairy reforms would shutter farms, undermine food security, and create dangerous reliance on imports.
Smoke pillar rises following Amol, Iran dairy factory explosion, likely accidental in nature
A fire broke out at the Kalleh dairy plant in northern Iran following an explosion, as unrest continues nationwide. The mayor of Amol claims it was caused by a welding accident.