Iran Crackdown: 50 Killed, 2,270 Detained in Protests
Iran's supreme leader signals crackdown as nationwide protests continue. At least 50 killed and over 2,270 detained. Read the latest on the regime's response.
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Paris Protests Support Iran Movement, Leadership Unclear
Protests in Paris near the Eiffel Tower show solidarity with Iran's unrest. Analysis reveals deep scepticism over a royal return despite Reza Pahlavi's claims, as Trump remains cautious. Read the full story.
Iran Protests Escalate as Vehicles Burn in Tehran
Fresh anti-government protests erupt in Tehran amid economic crisis. We analyse the regime's crackdown, international reactions, and the risks of foreign intervention. Read our full report.
Iran Internet Blackout Amid Crackdown on Protests
Iran's supreme leader signals harsher crackdown on protests, blaming the US, as internet is cut nationwide. At least 42 killed and thousands detained in unrest.
Iranian women protest by burning images of Supreme Leader
Iranian women defy authorities by lighting cigarettes with burning photos of Ayatollah Khamenei. This symbolic act combines multiple offences as economic hardship sparks nationwide unrest. Read more.
Iran hit by internet blackout as economic protests spread
Iran experiences a total internet shutdown as demonstrations over the worsening economy continue nationwide. Authorities have a history of cutting access during unrest.
Tehran Residents on Iran's Economic Crisis and Protests
Young Iranians in Tehran speak out on shattered livelihoods, mass protests, and their visions for the future. Discover their stories of resilience and despair.
Iran internet blackout as protests intensify nationwide
Iran faces a nationwide internet blackout and phone cuts as major protests against the government and economic crisis intensify in Tehran and other cities. Read the latest.
Iran Internet Cut Amid Protests After Prince's Call
Nationwide protests erupt in Iran following exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi's appeal, triggering internet blackouts and deadly clashes. Over 41 killed and 2,270 detained.
Iran Internet Blackout Amid Deadly Nationwide Protests
Iran imposes a nationwide internet blackout as protests over economic crisis spread. Human rights groups report at least 45 killed, including children. Read the latest.
35 Dead in Tehran Bazaar Clashes as Protests Continue
Protests for political and economic change turned violent in Tehran's Grand Bazaar. Human rights groups report 35 dead and over 1,200 detained as the government offers risky concessions.
Iranian Forces Clash with Protesters in Tehran Bazaar
Iranian security forces used tear gas to disperse sit-in protests at Tehran's Grand Bazaar. Nationwide demonstrations over the economy continue, with reports of casualties and hospital raids.
Iran Protests: Economic Crisis Sparks Major Unrest
Nationwide protests in Iran, sparked by a severe economic crisis, have led to at least 29 deaths and over 1,200 arrests. We explain the causes, scale, and international response to the most significant unrest in decades.
Iran offers £5 a month to stop protests over economic crisis
Iran's government offers citizens £5 monthly coupons to offset subsidy cuts, as protests over soaring living costs enter tenth day. At least 19 killed and 990 arrested.
Iran Attempts Economic Concessions to Quell Protests
Iran's government unveils risky economic reforms, including subsidy changes, as protests over inflation and corruption enter ninth day. Can it placate public anger?
Joint mortgage abuse left me trapped for five years
Sarah Matthews shares her harrowing story of coercive control and joint mortgage abuse, a five-year legal battle to reclaim her home, and the warning signs banks must spot.
Trump warns Iran US is 'locked and loaded' over protests
President Donald Trump has threatened US military intervention if Iran violently kills peaceful protesters. The warning comes as unrest over the cost of living enters a fifth day. Read the latest developments.
Two dead as Iran protests over economy turn violent
Nationwide protests in Iran over economic conditions enter fifth day amid reports of deadly force by security forces. At least two confirmed dead in Lordegan.
Several killed in Iran's economic protest violence
Protests over Iran's economic crisis turn deadly, with multiple fatalities reported. The unrest, sparked by soaring inflation, has spread nationwide. Read the latest developments.
Climate policy reframed as economic populism in US
Progressive politicians and activists are successfully linking emissions cuts to cost-of-living concerns, gaining public support as climate impacts drive up bills. Discover the new affordability agenda.
New Year's Eve Protests in Iran Over Living Conditions
Iranians took to the streets on 31 December 2025 as economic hardship and social restrictions intensified. Read our full report on the growing unrest.
Economic Crisis Sparks Major Protests Across Iran
Widespread protests erupt in Iran as currency collapse and soaring inflation push citizens into the streets. Students, traders, and demonstrators demand political change. Read the latest developments.
Iranian protesters storm governor's office amid economic crisis
Protests over Iran's plummeting currency and soaring inflation enter a fourth day, with demonstrators attempting to storm a government building. Authorities offer dialogue as economic pressure mounts.
Gen Z Protests Topple Governments in 2025
Young activists from Togo, Kenya, Nepal, Madagascar and Morocco reveal how mass protests driven by corruption, unemployment and failing public services shaped a year of global unrest. Discover their stories and demands.
Protesters vow to shut down 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention centre
Every Sunday, protesters gather at the notorious 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention centre in Florida's Everglades, demanding its closure amid reports of human rights abuses. Meet the people leading the vigil.
Beatty Sues Trump Over Kennedy Centre Name Change
Democratic lawmaker Joyce Beatty files lawsuit to reverse the renaming of the John F. Kennedy Center to the 'Trump-Kennedy Center'. Read the latest on the legal challenge.
Iranian women flout hijab laws as regime fears unrest
Young women in Tehran are openly defying Iran's strict hijab laws, posting unveiled videos online. Despite harsh new penalties, many believe the weakened regime fears mass arrests could spark fresh protests.
Tuesday's Global Snapshot: Floods, Protests, and Christmas
From festive displays in Durham to floods in France and global protests, The Guardian's picture editors curate Tuesday's most compelling global images. Explore the day's visual stories.
Labour U-turns on inheritance tax after farmer backlash
The Labour government raises the inheritance tax relief threshold to £2.5m following a year of protests from rural communities. Find out how the policy changed.
Met Police 'overstepping' on protest powers, say lawyers
Legal experts claim the Metropolitan Police are using quashed 'cumulative disruption' powers to impose conditions on pro-Palestine marches in London. Discover the details of the alleged overreach.
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