As protests rage across Iran over economic collapse, authorities warned demonstrators and supporters could face death under “enemy of God” charges. President Trump said Iran may be closer to freedom than ever

'They're looking for FREEDOM, US ready to help': Trump's BIG statement after Iran threatens protesters with death penalty

Article 190 sets out four possible punishments for ‘moharebeh’ or “corruption on earth”: execution, hanging, amputation of the right hand and left foot, or permanent internal exile. Article 191 gives judges the discretion to select the penalty.

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Iran’s army has vowed to protect critical infrastructure amid nationwide protests, accusing Israel and hostile groups of undermining security, while the IRGC called safeguarding the 1979 Islamic Revolution a red line.

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Iran’s protests turned bloodier overnight as security forces allegedly opened fire across cities under an internet blackout. A Tehran doctor claims that over 200 deaths have been recorded in six hospitals alone. 

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Iran is witnessing widespread protests despite an ongoing internet shutdown. Demonstrations have spread across multiple cities as citizens voice anger over economic hardships and government policies. Security forces have cracked down on protesters, and the death toll has risen to 65.

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Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi signalled a possible return as protests enter day 13, urging nationwide strikes to topple the Islamic Republic. The unrest stems from a collapsing rial, soaring inflation and tax hikes, while Tehran accuses the US of interference.

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Social media platform X has replaced Iran’s official flag emoji with the pre-revolution Lion and Sun symbol amid nationwide protests. Here’s what it means.

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As Iran protests enter day 13 over economic collapse, the US voiced support for demonstrators. Trump warned Tehran against firing on protesters, while Khamenei accused Washington of sabotage. The unrest follows a rial crash, soaring inflation and a proposed tax hike.

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Iran is witnessing widespread protests despite an ongoing internet shutdown. Demonstrations have spread across multiple cities as citizens voice anger over economic hardships and government policies. Security forces have cracked down on protesters, and the death toll has risen to 65.


Iran Protest: Iran Unrest Persists Amid Internet Blackout; Death Toll Reaches 65

Iran has seen 13 days of nationwide protests over economic collapse and rising taxes. Trump warned Tehran against shooting protesters, Canada condemned the crackdown, and Iran imposed an internet blackout. Khamenei blamed the US as at least 51 protesters were killed.

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The US called Iran’s foreign minister “delusional” after he accused Washington and Israel of fueling Iran’s protests. As unrest enters day 13 over rising living costs, Khamenei blamed Trump, imposed an internet blackout followed, and rights groups warned of abuses.

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Turkish Airlines reportedly cancelled 17 flights to Iran, while AJet cancelled six. Budget carrier Pegasus Airlines also cancelled flights to Iranian cities on Friday. However, the flights operated by Iranian carriers, including Iran Air, Mahan Air, and Qeshm Air, were continuing as normal.

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The exiled son of Iran’s last monarch issued a direct call for nationwide resistance, framing the unrest as a decisive moment against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s rule.

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei targeted the US President saying Donald Trump should know that the arrogant people of the world, such as Pharaoh, Nimrod, Reza Khan, and Mohammad Reza, were overthrown at the height of their arrogance; he too will be overthrown.

‘Trump’s hands stained with the blood of Iranians, some rioters want to please him,’ says Khamenei amid ‘Death to America’ chants

Iran is again witnessing widespread protests, driven by public anger over economic strain, political repression and the use of state force. Since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the country has seen recurring waves of mass unrest.

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Amid this unrest, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered his first public address since the demonstrations began, calling for unity and denouncing foreign influence, while addressing the United States directly.

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Protests that began on December 28, 2025, due to the high depreciation of the local currency against foreign exchange rates and economic problems, started by shopkeepers in Tehran, have spread to many cities in the country.

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Iran's anti-government protests, sparked by economic collapse and currency crisis, have surged into at least 17 provinces and over 100 cities by January 6, 2026, with demonstrators chanting against Khamenei while security forces unleash tear gas, raid hospitals, and clash violently.

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The protests were sparked by growing concern over the rising cost of living, even as President Masoud Pezeshkian’s government announced modest monthly payments to ease the economic burden.

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Iran will offer no leniency to “rioters”, though the public has a right to demonstrate, the head of the country’s judiciary said on Monday (January 5, 2026), following more than a week of sometimes-deadly protests.

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Deadly clashes between protesters and security forces flared across Iran over the weekend as demonstrations over rising living costs entered a second week, rights groups and local media said on Sunday.

At least 12 people, including security forces, have been killed since protests began with a shopkeepers' strike in Tehran on December 28, according to an AFP tally based on official reports.


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These protests, that have now entered their second week, coincide with heightened geopolitical tensions linked to Iran’s nuclear programme, US' Venezuela strikes and the lingering effects of a recent regional war in the middle-east.

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