Iran protests

Pahlavi calls protestors to target 'regime's propaganda apparatus,' claims 'Iran's freedom is near'

The Iranian crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, called on Iranian protestors to regard "all institutions and apparatuses responsible for the regime’s propaganda as legitimate targets."

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the last Shah of Iran, speaks during a press conference about the situation in Iran and the need to support Iranians, in Paris, France, June 23, 2025.
A U-HAUL TRUCK plows through a crowd protesting the Iranian regime in Westwood, Los Angeles, January 11, 2026.

Truck plows into crowd of Iran regime protesters in LA

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026.

Doctors describe overwhelmed Tehran hospitals as protests spread across Iran

People take part in a rally in solidarity with protesters in Iran, on January 11, 2026 in London, England.

'Persia will fall': Rabbis cite ancient texts as Iran’s crisis deepens


'US-Zionist terror supporters': Iran declares three days of mourning honoring 'martyrs' of protests

The "martyrs" refer to the authority personnel who have been killed, and not the hundreds of civilians who have lost their lives.

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026; illustrative.

UN Secretary-General Guterres 'shocked' by Iran regime's violence against protesters

"The secretary-general is shocked by the reports of violence and excessive use of force by the Iranian authorities against protesters," Dujarric stated.

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres reacts during a press conference at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg on November 21, 2025, ahead of the G20 Leaders' Summit.

Iran’s protests: A familiar pattern with new variables, risky for the regime - analysis

This wave of protests is unfolding against a backdrop fundamentally different from the past anti-regime movements, in the wake of June's 12-day war.

Demonstrator hold burning photos of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in London, Britain, January 11, 2026

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.

 L to R: Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and US President Donald Trump against backdrop of respective flags and missile strikes.

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.

US President Donald Trump wearing a "happy Trump" pin speaks during a meeting at the White House in Washington, January 9, 2026; illustrative.

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.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei meets with the families of Iranians who died during the 12-Day War between Israel and Iran, January 3, 2026.

Iran protests an internal issue but Israel ready to strike back, IDF chief Eyal Zamir believes

If Tehran attacks Israel, the IDF plans to strike back with immense power to ensure the country is safe and secure.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir seen on November 3, 2025

Netanyahu convenes security cabinet on Iran, says Israel watching protests 'in awe'

PM: Israel strongly condemns mass slaughter of innocent civilians • Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee also set for Iran discussion

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the opening of the government meeting on January 4, 2026.

President Trump must invite Reza Pahlavi to the White House - opinion

The White House talking with Reza Pahlavi could pressure Tehran and support an orderly transition of power.

 Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi addresses the National Cooperation Convention in Munich, July 26, 2025.

Don’t impose another Persian dictator on a multinational Iran - opinion

Reza Pahlavi is not a unifying figure, but remains a symbol of exclusion. A spent force, he is irrelevant to Iran’s future and unqualified to lead.

‘JAVID SHAH’ (Long Live the Shah) has become the slogan of the ongoing Iranian protests. Here, Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the last shah of Iran, sits during an interview in Paris in June, after the Israel-Iran war.

Pezeshkian takes aim at Israel, US as over 2,000 estimated killed in Iran protests

He asserted that he had received “reliable reports” indicating the authorities were facing “a severe shortage of mercenaries to confront the millions of people in the streets.”

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026.