Iranians have taken to the streets in at least 111 cities across the country's 31 provinces since unrest started. AFP

Protests recorded in more than 100 Iranian cities as unrest enters 12th day

Government has acknowledged demonstrations but warned against foreign intervention

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AnalysisWhy do Iran and Hezbollah care about Venezuela?

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DispatchOn the ground in Iran: Ailing economy pushes nation towards a defining moment

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CommentDo diaspora demonstrations in London and elsewhere carry any weight?

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Iran protests death toll exceeds 36 as army chief vows response to aggressors

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Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israel

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'People couldn't breathe': Protester tells of Tehran chaos as death toll rises

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US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media aboard Air Force One on January 4, 2026. AFP

Trump says Iran will be 'hit very hard' by US if more protesters are killed

The US President renews threats as more than 15 are killed in demonstrations

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Four protesters killed in Iran by security forces, rights groups say

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Mike Pompeo praises Iranian protesters and 'every Mossad agent walking beside them'

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At least 10 killed in Iran protests as authorities issue warnings

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US ‘locked and loaded’ if Iran violently suppresses protests, warns Trump

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EditorialIran's self-inflicted economic woes harm not just its people, but the region

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Iran says Trump threats to attack nuclear facilities undermine IAEA

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This grab taken on January 2, 2025, from UGC images posted on social media on December 31, 2025, shows protestors attacking a government building in Fasa, in southern Iran on December 31, amidst spontaneous nationwide protests driven by dissatisfaction at the country's economic stagnation. (Photo by UGC / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / UGC / ANONYMOUS " - HANDOUT - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

US ‘locked and loaded’ if Iran violently suppresses protests, warns Trump

Tehran responded with warnings of regional chaos and threats against US troops

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EditorialIran's self-inflicted economic woes harm not just its people, but the region

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Iran says Trump threats to attack nuclear facilities undermine IAEA

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Family of British couple detained in Iran tell of 'void' at New Year celebrations

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