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Trump says countries doing business with Iran face 25% tariff on US trade

US President Donald Trump addresses House Republicans at at the Kennedy Centre in Washington on January 6. Reuters

Trump says countries doing business with Iran face 25% tariff on US trade

Washington weighing its response to Tehran's crackdown on widespread protests

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Amid social unrest, Iran has blocked internet access and other communication methods within the country.

When will internet return to Iran?

Shutdown has lasted for more than 90 hours

Internet shutdown leaves Iranians dreading aftermath of protests

Robina Aminian, 23, was shot in the head and killed on Thursday night as she protested in Tehran after university classes, human rights groups have said. Photo: Hengaw rights group

Fashion student 'shot in the head at close range' in Tehran protests

Iran flag emoji changed on X to pre-Islamic Revolution version with lion symbol

A screengrab of a video shows mourners at a funeral for people killed in public protests in Tehran. Reuters

Iranians in Dubai 'crazy with worry' about loved ones at home

Children make up 40% of dead in Israeli violations of Gaza ceasefire

Aleppo civilians 'pay the price' as clashes scar Kurdish neighbourhoods

New Egyptian parliament's opening session chaired by woman for first time

Sudanese PM says government has returned to Khartoum

US President Donald Trump addresses House Republicans at at the Kennedy Centre in Washington on January 6. Reuters

Trump says countries doing business with Iran face 25% tariff on US trade

Trump to host Venezuela's Maria Machado in the White House on Thursday

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Police step up security at Iran's embassy and consulate in London amid protests

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