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A Tehran shop owner counts Iranian banknotes. The rial falling to a record low sparked protests in the capital. AFP

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

Government measures such as cash handouts and leadership changes have failed to quell protests

MENA

CommentDo diaspora demonstrations in London and elsewhere carry any weight?

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

Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israel

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

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

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



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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called on UN member states to speak out against US President Donald Trump's threats to his country. Reuters

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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At least three people killed in Iran protests over economic hardship

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Iranian protests spread as students take to the streets

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An anti-Israel banner on the side of a building in Palestine Square, Tehran. Getty Images

AnalysisView from Tehran: Hard strategic lessons drive Iran towards self-reliant deterrence

Iran enters 2026 with a currency crisis, economic slump and an angry population

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'We'll knock them down': Trump warns Iran over nuclear programme

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People enjoy their time at the beach outside the port city of Bandar Anzali in Iran on Tuesday. AP

CommentFor Iran, 2026 is going to be the year of the unknown

The country will probably continue to live under the shadow of war and instability

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US says it is ready for Iran nuclear talks but only if they are 'meaningful'

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Iraq's electricity disrupted after Iran halts gas supplies

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AnalysisPower plays frustrate Iraq’s militia disarmament effort

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Iran says missile programme is defensive after Israeli warnings over drills

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Call for UK government intervention in Iran espionage case

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US envoy says disarming Iraqi militias must involve binding national framework

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A missile is launched during a military drill in the waters off southern coast of Iran. EPA

Iran says missile programme is defensive after Israeli warnings over drills

Netanyahu is scheduled to visit the US, with Iran on his agenda.

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