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Buses that were burned during Iran’s protests, in Tehran, Iran, on January 21. | Photo Credit: REUTERS India is “closely monitoring” the situation in Iran and there are no reports of any Indian national missing or being killed during recent protests in that country, the government informed Parliament on Thursday (February 5, 2026). In a…
They are shown handcuffed, their faces blurred. The confession videos, broadcast on Iranian state media, feature dramatic background music interspersed with clips appearing to show protesters attacking security forces. Some showcase gruesome homemade weapons that authorities claim were used in the attacks. Others highlight suspects in grainy security footage, appearing to set fires or destroy…
U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran wants to negotiate with Washington after his threat to strike the Islamic Republic over its crackdown on protesters in nationwide demonstrations that activists said on Monday (January 12, 2026) had left at least 599 people dead. Iran had no direct reaction to Mr. Trump’s comments, which came after the…
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U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House. File | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday (January 12, 2026) that any country that does business with Iran will be subjected to a tariff rate of 25% on any business conducted with the United States. The announcement from…
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Unrest in Iran has killed more than 500 people, a rights group said on Sunday (January 11, 2026), as Tehran threatened to target U.S. military bases if President Donald Trump carries out threats to intervene on behalf of protesters. With the Islamic Republic’s clerical establishment facing the biggest demonstrations since 2022, Mr. Trump has repeatedly…