Iran Threatens Preemptive Action Over U.S. Rhetoric, Protests
Iran's army chief warns of a preemptive military response to U.S. threats as economic protests challenge the regime. New $7 subsidies fail to curb rising anger over inflation.
Iran's army chief warns of a preemptive military response to U.S. threats as economic protests challenge the regime. New $7 subsidies fail to curb rising anger over inflation.
Iran's top general warns of a potential preemptive military strike in response to hostile rhetoric from the U.S. following comments by former President Donald Trump. Get the latest details.
Security forces engaged protesters in Tehran's historic Grand Bazaar, resulting in at least 35 deaths. The clashes mark a significant escalation in ongoing demonstrations. Read the latest developments.
At least 35 people have been killed and 1,200 detained during recent economic protests in Iran. Get the latest details on the escalating civil unrest and government crackdown.
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Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called for rioters to be 'put in their place,' signaling a security crackdown amid nationwide protests over the economy. At least 15 are dead.
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U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian officials trade threats as economic protests sweep Iran. Tensions escalate following U.S. airstrikes on nuclear sites. Read the latest.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump and senior Iranian officials have issued mutual threats regarding protests inside Iran. Tensions escalate as international focus turns to the regime's internal challenges.
At least seven people are reported dead as protests over Iran's ailing economy intensify. Get the latest details on the widening unrest and its causes.
Protests over Iran's battered economy have spread to rural provinces, resulting in at least six deaths. Demonstrations began with shopkeepers and have now entered a fifth day.
A volunteer with Iran's Revolutionary Guard reportedly killed amid expanding protests. Get the latest details on the escalating situation and international context.
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Iran designates the Royal Canadian Navy as a terrorist entity in a retaliatory move against Ottawa. This escalation follows Canada's recent actions against Iran's IRGC. Read the full story on the diplomatic standoff.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warns of a severe response to any attack, following Donald Trump's threats over Iran's nuclear activities. Domestic protests add to the crisis.
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