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Iran's protests have entered a second week amid a severe crackdown by authorities, with internet and communication cuts, numerous arrests, and casualties reported. The government warns protesters of harsh penalties, while international support and calls for demonstrations continue, highlighting ongoing unrest over economic and political issues.
During ongoing protests in Iran, various rumours have circulated widely on social media, including claims of gold transfers to Russia, Iranian officials fleeing the country, and the Supreme Leader planning to escape to Russia, but most lack credible evidence and should be viewed skeptically. The spread of such misinformation can influence public perception and protest dynamics.
Protests in Iran nearing two weeks with a significant crackdown, internet shutdown, and rising casualties, as the government labels protesters enemies of God and intensifies security measures amid international concern and support from exiled opposition figures.
Iranian protests, sparked by economic decline and currency devaluation, have entered their ninth day with widespread demonstrations across 26 provinces, amid threats of US intervention by President Trump and government crackdowns, reflecting ongoing unrest since the 2022 Mahsa Amini protests.
Iran's foreign minister condemned Donald Trump's warning of US intervention over protests in Iran, which have resulted in multiple deaths and widespread unrest. Iran's government and military are on high alert, rejecting foreign interference, while protests continue over economic issues and political grievances. The situation has escalated tensions between the US and Iran, with Iran warning of consequences for any US actions.
Tensions escalate between the US and Iran as President Trump warns Iran over protests and threats, amid widespread economic unrest in Iran sparked by currency collapse and political unrest, with Iranian officials accusing the US and Israel of fomenting the demonstrations.
U.S. President Donald Trump questioned the possibility of regime change in Iran following recent U.S. military strikes, suggesting that if the current Iranian regime cannot improve the country, regime change might be considered.
Following US missile strikes on Iran's main nuclear sites, Iranian officials are attempting to project a sense of normalcy despite internal feelings of defeat and humiliation. The government downplays the damage, and President Pezeshkian publicly shows resilience, while debates about retaliation continue among political factions. The situation remains tense with Iran's leadership cautious about escalation.
Three suspects in the stabbing of Iranian presenter Pouria Zeraati fled the U.K. shortly after the attack, prompting a counterterrorism investigation by British police. Zeraati, a presenter at Iran International, was stabbed outside his London home, and while the motive remains unclear, his occupation and recent threats to U.K.-based Iranian journalists triggered the investigation. Police have disrupted "a number" of plots targeting enemies of the Iranian government in the U.K. and are working with international partners to establish further details about the suspects' whereabouts.