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.

There's No Plan for Executions: Trump Says Iran Has Stopped Killing Protesters 

 Large-scale protests were held in Kargil in support of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, even as anti-regime demonstrations continue across Iran. Hundreds of people gathered, raising slogans and waving Indian and Iranian flags to express solidarity with the Iranian leadership. Protesters also placed symbolic caskets bearing the names of former US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, condemning what they termed US and Israeli interference in the region. The demonstration remained peaceful, with adequate security arrangements in place and no untoward incidents reported.

 Massive Kargil Protests Erupt in Support of Iran Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei | WION Originals

India's Ministry of External Affairs issued a travel advisory on January 5, 2026, urging nationals to avoid non-essential trips to Iran due to intensifying protests over economic woes and currency collapse.

 India Urges Citizens: Avoid Non-Essential Iran Travel

The MEA had earlier urged citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran and advised Indian nationals and PIOs already in Iran to exercise due caution, avoid areas of protests and closely monitor news as well as the website and social media handles of the Embassy of India in Tehran.

India tells all nationals in Iran to leave, as security concerns grow, tensions mount amid unrest

President Donald Trump warned of "very strong action" if Iran executes anti-regime protesters, amid reports of a planned public hanging of Erfan Soltani. Iranian officials accuse the US and Israel of orchestrating the unrest, which has led to significant loss of life, while rights groups like HRANA report over 2,500 deaths since late December 2025. 

Iran Protests: Iran Accuses U.S., Israel of Backing Deadly Protests, Claims "Martyrs"

Iran accused the US and Israel at the UN of provoking protests and causing civilian deaths, calling them the “main killers.” Ayatollah Khamenei dismissed the unrest as foreign-backed, warned protesters of severe punishment, and claimed pro-state rallies had defeated enemy plots.

From 'US, Israel main killers' to 'Trump should manage his own country': How Khamenei's regime reacted to Iran protest

Iran internet: Tehran has managed to block even satellite internet in the country, as Starlink also faces troubles. The GPS signals that terminals use to link to satellites have been blocked. An expert said this could be an alarm bell for other countries.

Iran using military-grade jammers to block Starlink internet, invading homes to remove devices

Iran protests 2026: Save Erfan Soltani hashtag is trending on social media as news spread that Iran is set to launch its first protester on Wednesday. People are calling for the innocent protester to be saved, as celebs also joined in.

Iran protests: 'Save Erfan Soltani' hashtag trends on social media amid news of execution

Donald Trump warned Iran of “very strong action” if protesters are hanged, calling demonstrators “Iranian patriots” and hinting at help in different forms. Protests enter a third week with rising deaths.

'End game is to win. I like winning': Trump warns of 'very strong action' as Iran prepares to hang protesters

Iran to execute man: Erfan Soltani will reportedly be executed on Wednesday. He is a 26-year-old shopkeeper who was arrested at his home. His family was told about the death sentence four days later. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has warned not to go ahead with the hanging.

Iran protests: Erfan Soltani could be publicly hanged after just '10 minutes' with his family, as Trump issues stern warning

Several Iranians have lost their loved ones in the deadly protests against the current regime. An eyewitness says families are being asked to pay “bullet fees” to get their bodies. She added that it is a scary environment, but they are hopeful of a change this time.

Iran charging families 500mn toman 'bullet fees' to return bodies of protesters: Report

Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi was reacting to reports of increased monitoring of religious leaders and spaces in Jammu and Kashmir. He questioned the necessity of such surveillance, asking why it was being carried out.

MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi condemns mosque surveillance in J&K, calls Bangladesh minority killers 'terrorists'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian joined a pro-government rally in Tehran as protests over economic collapse continued nationwide. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei warned the US against interference, while Trump signaled all military options remain open 

Pezeshkian joins pro-government rally, Khamenei warns US and Trump analyses 'military options': What's latest from Iran protest

The advisory also highlighted travel disruptions after noting that several airlines have limited or cancelled flights to and from Iran. The embassy advised its people to consider leaving Iran by land to Armenia and Turkey. 

US issues ‘Leave Iran Now’ advisory to Americans as protests intensify, urges departure by land via Armenia or Türkiye

The Trump administration has unveiled a sharp new pressure tactic against Iran: a 25 per cent tariff on any country that continues doing business with Iran while trading with the United States. All you need to know.

India in the crosshairs as Trump announces 25% tariff on Iran trade partners; protest death toll rises to 648

Protests in the Islamic Republic entered their third week. According to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, nearly 490 people have been killed in Iran during brutal crackdowns on the protests, including 48 members of the security forces.

'Trump is not Obama': Exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi calls for immediate US intervention in Iran

South Pars holds an estimated 14 trillion cubic meters of gas and eighteen billion barrels of condensate. That’s more than 40 percent of Iran’s proven gas reserves and nearly eight percent of the world’s total. 

'World’s largest natural gas field': What is South Pars gas field shared by Iran and Qatar?

In 2019, the Supreme Leader issued the "Second Phase of the Revolution" manifesto, promising a transition to a "young, revolutionary" management to secure the system for another 40 years. By 2026, this plan has visibly failed.

Velayat-e Faqih: How 85 million Iranians are trapped by a law written 47 years ago

Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi urged Iranian protesters to replace the Islamic Republic flag with the Shah-era Lion and Sun symbol, declaring the regime’s fall near. Protests sparked by economic collapse have intensified amid global support and deadly crackdowns.

'Disgraceful banner of Islamic Republic': Iran's exiled Crown Prince tells protesters to unfurl Shah-era lion and sun flag

The ranking matters now, as tensions around Iran’s internal unrest and its warnings to the United States and Israel underline how raw capability shapes deterrence and decision-making.

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For the first time in decades, protestors are openly chanting pro-monarchy slogans, such as "Long live the Shah," and calling for the return of the Pahlavi dynasty, a direct rejection of the 1979 Islamic Revolution's legacy.

‘1.4 million to one’: How US dollar triggered Iran’s biggest revolution since 1979

Iran said it is ready for fair negotiations with the US but warned it is “fully prepared for war” after Trump threatened military action amid deadly protests over rising living costs that have killed hundreds across the country in the past two weeks.

‘Not seeking war, but fully prepared for war’: Iran seeks talks after Trump’s military threats

Tehran threatened on Sunday to retaliate against Israel and U.S. military bases in the event of U.S. strikes on Iran, issuing the warning as Israeli sources said Israel was on high alert for the possibility of any U.S. intervention.

Report: Trump Briefed on Options for Striking Iran Amid Protests

Exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi urged Iranians to stay on the streets, saying Trump is watching and ready to help, while hinting at his return. Protests sparked by economic collapse have drawn harsh regime threats, including death penalty warnings, as the US voices support for demonstrators.

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