STORY: :: Tehran, Iran

:: Released January 9, 2026 

Iran's authorities indicated on Saturday (January 10) they could intensify their crackdown on the biggest anti-government demonstrations in years.

:: Mashhad, Iran 

:: Released January 8, 2026

The Revolutionary Guards blamed the ongoing unrest on terrorists and vowed to safeguard the Islamic Republic.

:: Tehran, Iran

:: Released January 9, 2026 

That's after imposing an internet blackout on the country on Friday (January 9) in further attempts to quell action.

There were fresh reports of countrywide violence overnight, with footage released on social media showing the burning of a mosque in Tehran. 

That was a day on from President Donald Trump issuing a further warning that the U.S. could intervene. 

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei the same day said protesters were acting on behalf of Trump, accusing the U.S. and Israel of sparking action. 

:: Fasa, Iran

:: Released December 31, 2025

:: Azna, Iran

:: Released January 1, 2026

Demonstrations initially began in response to soaring inflation but have morphed into challenges against the Islamic Republic's clerical rule. 

:: Reza Pahlavi

And the exiled son of Iran's last shah, who's emerged as a prominent oppositional voice,  made his strongest call yet for a revolt to topple the establishment. 

:: Tehran, Iran

:: Released January 6, 2026

Authorities have described protests over the economy as legitimate while condemning what they call violent rioters over the past two weeks.

:: Abdanan, Iran 

:: Released January 6, 2026

Rights groups have documented the deaths of dozens of protesters during the clashes.