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Iran warns any attack on Khamenei would be a declaration of war — I.guim.co.uk

Iran warns any attack on Khamenei would be a declaration of war

Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, warned on Sunday that any attack on the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, would be a declaration of war, posting on X in an apparent response to speculation that Donald Trump is considering an attempt to assassinate or remove Khamenei. Pezeshkian also blamed

$Iran’s protests crushed by state violence, leaving opposition fractured — I.guim.co.uk$

Iran’s protests crushed by state violence, leaving opposition fractured

Iran’s security forces responded to recent protests with overwhelming repression, leaving the country’s opposition grieving, disarrayed and bitterly divided. The reformist president Masoud Pezeshkian initially promised to listen to protesters, but that pledge was quickly superseded as the state moved to silence dissent. State television has portrayed protesters

Iran president vows to address economic pain, warns against destabilizing rioters — Static01.nyt.com

Iran president vows to address economic pain, warns against destabilizing rioters

Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, said in an interview with Iranian state television that he would try to address widespread economic grievances but that the state had a “duty” not to let “rioters” destabilize the country as nationwide protests continued. The demonstrations began about two weeks ago after a sudden

Student protests spread to Iranian universities amid economic collapse — Static01.nyt.com

Student protests spread to Iranian universities amid economic collapse

Protests driven by worsening economic conditions in Iran spread to university campuses in several cities on Tuesday, with students chanting for freedom and clashing with security forces near some campuses, local news media and social media videos reported. The demonstrations added a youthful contingent to protests that began with merchants

Iran orders shutdown in most provinces as protests over economy spread — Static01.nyt.com

Iran orders shutdown in most provinces as protests over economy spread

Businesses, universities and government offices were ordered closed Wednesday across 21 of Iran’s 31 provinces, including Tehran, as authorities coped with mounting street protests driven by economic grievances. The one-day shutdown coincided with President Masoud Pezeshkian appointing former economy minister Abdolnaser Hemmati as central bank chief; state media quoted

Iran to give citizens roughly $7 a month as protests continue — Static01.nyt.com

Iran to give citizens roughly $7 a month as protests continue

Iran's government announced on Monday plans to provide every citizen with a monthly payment equivalent to around seven dollars as the country faces protests and an economic crisis. The government spokeswoman, Fatameh Mohajerani, said the measure was aimed at "preserving households' purchasing power, controlling inflation, and

At least one killed as Iran protests enter fifth day — Static01.nyt.com

At least one killed as Iran protests enter fifth day

At least one person has been killed in clashes between protesters and security forces across Iran as demonstrations entered their fifth day, state-run media and activist groups said. The government identified the man killed late on Wednesday as a 21-year-old member of a militia that works alongside the security forces,

Iran’s leaders face weeklong protests and the risk of foreign strikes — Static01.nyt.com

Iran’s leaders face weeklong protests and the risk of foreign strikes

Iran’s rulers are confronting a week of anti-government protests at home while also preparing for the possibility of strikes from Israel and the United States, officials said, leaving leaders in what some described as survival mode. The unrest began with Tehran bazaar merchants closing their shops and spread to

Widespread Protests Grip Iran as Inflation and Currency Collapse Deepen Economic Strain — Static01.nyt.com

Widespread Protests Grip Iran as Inflation and Currency Collapse Deepen Economic Strain

Protests over mounting economic hardship have swept Iran for more than a week, drawing traders, merchants and university students into the streets of major cities, including Tehran. Observers say they are the largest demonstrations since 2022, though not as intense as those that followed the death of Mahsa Amini. Merchants