Thousands protested in Los Angeles and New York against Iran’s leadership, calling for regime change, as Norway-based Iran Human Rights reported nearly 3,500 protesters killed. Trump urged new leadership, while Iran warned any attack against Khamenei would mean war.

‘Regime change in Iran’: Thousands protest against Iranian leadership in Los Angeles, New York – PICS

Iran's super-rich escaped to Turkey as protests against the regime raged, reports suggest. They were spotted at a nightclub in Van by Telegraph reporters, who talked to some of them. He said they feel safe here and spend a lot of money. 

Iran's super-rich partied in Turkey nightclub as thousands died in anti-regime protests: Report

Iran death toll: The official figure of those killed in Iran protests has been revealed to stand at nearly 3,100. However, Iranian doctors say more than 16,500 people have died, according to data from hospitals, and mostly include young people.  

Iranian doctors peg death toll at 16,500, majority under age 30; 330,000 injured: Report

Iran protests: Several women have died in the protests against the Iranian regime, including a pregnant woman and another who was a mother of three. Human rights groups say that 26 women have been killed since the deadly demonstrations started.  

Iran protests: Pregnant mother of 2, a mountaineer and an activist among women killed in deadly crackdown

The warning from the Iranian President comes a day after US President Donald Trump asserted that it's time to look beyond Ayatollah Khamenei's leadership. 

Attack on Ayatollah Khamenei would mean declaration of war, warns Iranian President

Donald Trump called for an end to Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei's 37-year-old rule. Trump says it’s time for new leadership in Iran amid ongoing protest. 

'Trump Was On Verge Of Attacking Iran': Reports | Denounces Iranian Governance

Iran's military capabilities, regional networks and internal dynamics mean that any attempt at a swift, low-cost strike would be far more complex and risky than operations conducted in Venezuela.

Why US cannot carry out a swift strike on Iran like it did in Venezuela

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei admitted for the first time that thousands were killed in recent protests, blaming Donald Trump and the US. Rights groups verified over 3,000 deaths as Trump called for new leadership amid speculation of US action.

Iran's Khamenei publicly admits massive protest deaths for the first time

Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday said authorities “must break the back of the seditionists” and blamed US President Donald Trump for “casualties” after the Islamic Republic’s bloody crackdown on a protest wave against the country’s clerical authorities.

Iran Unrest: Khamenei Accuses Trump of Backing Protests 

Iran's supreme leader has for the first time publicly acknowledged that thousands of people were killed during recent protests.

In a speech on Saturday, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said thousands had been killed, "some in an inhuman, savage manner", and blamed the US for the deaths.

Iran Unrest: Supreme Leader Blames Trump for Deaths, Military Intervention 

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday blamed President Donald Trump for weeks of protests after rights groups said a violent crackdown by security forces had claimed thousands of lives.  

Protests in Iran Subside After Deadly Crackdown & Internet Blackout 

US President Donald Trump thanked Iran for halting the execution of over 800 political prisoners, claiming US pressure led to the move. Despite this, his administration has not ruled out military action even as protests have recently subsided.

‘I greatly respect the fact...’: Did Trump just ‘thank’ Iranian leadership for cancelling executions?

Reza Pahlavi, son of Iran’s last shah, said the Islamic Republic is nearing collapse after weeks of protests and a deadly crackdown. Speaking in Washington, he also claimed he is uniquely placed to lead a transition.

Iran's exiled prince Reza Pahlavi predicts fall of Tehran's Islamic regime, claims he's 'uniquely' placed to succeed

Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami, a hardline cleric, said that hundreds of mosques have been damaged during the protests in Iran. He also claimed that 350 mosques, 126 prayer halls, and 20 other holy places were damaged during the violent demonstrations.

Iranian hardline cleric calls for death penalty to protesters, threatens Trump

“The exiled crown prince presented himself as a leader for Iran’s democratic transition, saying millions abroad share principles like territorial integrity, separation of religion and state, individual liberty, equality, and the right to choose their government.”


‘12,000 Iranians massacred in 48 hours’: Reza Pahlavi seeks international support to topple Khamenei’s regime

U.S. President Donald Trump said he had been told that the killing of protesters in Iran’s ongoing unrest has stopped and that there are no current plans for executions, remarks aimed at easing fears of further escalation. Trump spoke from the White House, citing “good authority” for the report, but left open the possibility of continued monitoring and response. Iranian officials have also publicly denied plans to carry out hangings amid the crackdown, even as human rights groups report thousands of deaths during protests that began in late December 2025.


Breaking: Iran Protests: People Chant Death To Khamenei

He held several government positions, gaining a reputation for advocating national sovereignty and opposing undemocratic power structures. Mosaddegh was elected to the Majles (parliament) in 1923.

'Iran’s patriot who challenged Britain!': Who was Mohammad Mosaddegh and how did he nationalise the oil industry?

The unrest is driven by the country's faltering economy, hyperinflation and the collapse of its currency, however, many analysts see it through a longer historical lens, which is rooted in struggles over sovereignty and foreign pressure, with the 1951 oil nationalisation at its core.


Iran and oil: How 1951 oil nationalisation shaped Tehran’s power struggles and alarmed the West

US President Closely Monitors Iran Protests, Issues Stern Warning


After President Donald Trump issued stern warnings of military action if protesters are killed in Iran, Tehran also warned that the US military bases in the region will be legitimate targets of its strikes in case America attacks. 

Indian Embassy advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel, be vigilant if in Israel

Donald Trump threatened “very strong action” if Iranian authorities proceed with executing protesters. Initially, Iran’s leadership declared the country was ‘ready for war’ and vowed to strike US military bases in the region if attacked but later decided not to go ahead with executions.

India prepares to evacuate citizens from Iran, first flight tomorrow, say sources

Around 2,000 Kashmiri students, mostly in medical universities like Shiraz, Arak, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, and Shaheed Beheshti, remain stranded amid Iran's violent protests and U.S. tensions as of January 15, 2026. Parents and the Jammu Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) appealed to PM Narendra Modi, EAM S. Jaishankar, and J&K CM Omar Abdullah for organized evacuation, citing risks from civil unrest, communication blackouts, and limited transport.

Iran Unrest: Kashmiri Parents Plead for Student Evacuation

Donald Trump said he was told executions in Iran have stopped, citing "good authority," even as Tehran signals fast trials, leaving uncertainty over US action amid an ongoing crackdown on protesters.


Trump Claims Iran Halted Protest Killings, Says No Executions Planned

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the US on January 14, 2026, of "smashing the world around" through the Venezuela raid capturing Nicolás Maduro and threats against Iran, calling both violations of international law. He affirmed unbreakable Russia-Iran ties serving national interests, rejecting external interference amid Tehran's protests crackdown.


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Iranian doctors peg death toll at 16,500, majority under age 30; 330,000 injured

Iran protests: Pregnant mother, a mountaineer and activist among women killed

Attack on Khamenei would mean declaration of war, warns Iranian President

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Iran's Khamenei publicly admits massive protest deaths for the first time

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Protests in Iran Subside After Deadly Crackdown & Internet Blackout

Did Trump just ‘thank’ Iranian leadership for cancelling executions?

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Iranian hardline cleric calls for death penalty to protesters, threatens Trump

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India urges citizens to avoid non-essential travel, be vigilant if in Israel

India prepares to evacuate citizens from Iran, first flight tomorrow: Sources

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Russia Accuses US of 'Smashing the World' | Iran Warns of Retaliation if Trump Strikes