Doctors describe overwhelmed Tehran hospitals as protests spread across Iran
Sources estimate the number of people killed or injured in the thousands, including children and young demonstrators, while many others were arrested.
Middle East
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'US-Zionist terror supporters': Iran declares three days of mourning honoring 'martyrs' of protests
Iran’s protests: A familiar pattern with new variables, risky for the regime - analysis
Pharaoh, Nimrod, Trump: Tasnim’s headline writers went ancient this week
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-related outlet's article argues that US President Donald Trump fits a “Pharaonic” pattern of arrogance and violence.
Trump 'seriously inclined' to help Iranian protesters, sources tell 'Post'
US President Donald Trump has decided to assist Iranian protesters, sources said, as Washington debates military, cyber, and communications support options amid escalating unrest.
US military warns Trump it needs more time to prepare for Iran strikes - report
Senior US defense officials warned President Donald Trump that more time is needed to prepare for potential strikes on Iran, according to reports.
Are protests pushing Iran's Islamic regime toward a tipping point? - analysis
Iran’s diplomatic moves, not calling for assistance or reaching out to its allies, seem to be intended to show that Tehran believes everything is going to turn out all right.
Hamas orders handover of Gaza administration to gov't under Trump's Board of Peace - report
The composition of the Board of Peace, which will oversee the proposed technocratic Palestinian government, is expected to be announced this month.
Aleppo’s Kurdish neighborhoods fall, and Syria’s minority question resurfaces - analysis
Clashes grew in the first days of January 2026, and now Syrian security forces have taken over most of the Kurdish neighborhoods, causing many Kurds to flee and also leading to abuses against Kurds.
Iran's leading filmmakers express fear for protesters in anti-regime statement
“We are deeply concerned for the lives of our fellow citizens, our families, and our colleagues and friends who, under these circumstances, have been left defenseless,” said Iranian filmmakers.
TACO Trump or Fordow Trump? What Washington's silence on Iran signals - analysis
Trump seemed inclined to negotiate with Khamenei in his second term and probably would not have used force against the regime if not for an Israeli decision to attack Iran's nuclear program.
As Iran protests grow, Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi moves from supporter to leader - analysis
Major demonstrations began on December 28, when Tehran's bazaar merchants closed their shops and took to the streets in anger over the country's growing financial difficulties.
Iran threatens retaliation against Israel, American bases if US strikes
Israel is on high alert for the possibility of a US intervention to support a nationwide protest movement in Iran, sources said.
