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Protest in Israel supports Iranian demonstrators after weeks of unrest

About 100 members of the Persian Jewish community in Israel gathered to express support for Iranian protesters, following several weeks of anti-government demonstrations. The participants voiced solidarity and called for freedom and political reform in Iran.

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Tehran denies death sentence for protester despite executions threat

Earlier reports said Erfan Soltani's case proceeded over just a few days without a fair trial. He was denied access to a lawyer of his choice and other legal rights from arrest until sentencing.

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Thousands in Sofia protest for fair elections and government resignation

Thousands gathered in Sofia to demand fair elections and the coalition's resignation, citing vote buying, manipulation, and economic concerns.

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Iran closes airspace for hours as Trump claims executions halted

The airspace closure came as some personnel at a key US military base in Qatar were advised to evacuate. The US embassy in Kuwait ordered its personnel to "temporarily halt" going to multiple military bases in the Gulf nation.

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At least 3,428 killed in Iranian crackdown on protesters, NGO says

Meanwhile, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said Iran was ready to respond "decisively" to its enemies, accusing the US and Israel of being behind the protests.

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Videos of Iran protests spread as internet returns

Iran has seen a fresh wave of unrest as protests and mourning gatherings unfolded across several cities in early January.

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Iran protest death toll reaches 2,500 as communication blackout eases

The toll exceeds deaths from any Iranian unrest in decades and recalls chaos surrounding the 1979 Islamic Revolution, analysts said.

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Protests in Iran: Is war with the US or Israel really imminent?

If the US and Israel refrain from striking, it cannot be ruled out that Iran's Revolutionary Guard itself may initiate hostilities. Iranian officials now claim they are prepared for both negotiations and war.

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Protests continue in Minnesota following fatal US immigration enforcement shooting

Following a weekend of demonstrations after the January 7 fatal shooting of Renee Good by an immigration officer in Minneapolis, some schools in Minnesota held walkouts to protest the killing.

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Protesters demonstrate outside Iranian Embassy in London amid unrest in Iran

Iran protests echoed in London as demonstrators gathered outside the Iranian Embassy, accusing Iran’s leaders of repression and calling for political change

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French farmers circle Paris with tractors over EU-Mercosur deal

French farmers drove tractors around Paris’ Arc de Triomphe to protest the EU-Mercosur trade deal, saying it threatens local agriculture and jobs.

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Tehran summons Western ambassadors as protester death toll climbs

In a bid to reclaim the narrative, the government called for nationwide rallies backing the Islamic republic with Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saying the turnout was a "warning" to the United States.

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European Parliament bans Iranian diplomats in response to crackdown

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola announced the decision as governments around the world condemned a deadly crackdown on protesters.

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Thousands in Paris support Iranian protesters and exiled crown prince

Thousands marched in Paris on 11. January supporting Iranian protesters, waving monarchy flags and calling for the return of exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi.

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Video of bodies outside Tehran morgue raises alarm about Iran crackdown

A verified video shows bodies outside a Tehran morgue, indicating a deadly crackdown on protests in Iran, with human rights groups reporting numerous deaths.

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Tehran ready for 'war' as Trump warns of military action over protests

Iran declared readiness for war after Trump repeated that the US would embark on military action over deadly protests.

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Footage shows government buildings on fire in Iran amid ongoing protests

Images shared on social media and independently verified show a government building on fire in Karaj, Iran, on the evening of January 9, 2026.

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Why the next hours in Iran are critical for protesters

Anti-government protests continue in Iran for a 14th consecutive night. However, only a limited number of images and videos have filtered through to global audiences as the regime cracks down on phone lines and the internet.

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Communication blackout: How Iran controls the flow of information

In June 1989 following the death of Ayatollah Khomeini, the government cut telephone connections to foreign countries, an action aimed at limiting the ability of domestic opponents to communicate with the outside world.

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'Death to the Dictator': Iranians chant after a night of protests

Protesters filled the streets of the capital Tehran and other cities on Thursday night, despite a deadly security crackdown.