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Iran · 14 Jan 2026 Why Iran’s clerical establishment still holds as protests rage Despite Iran's nationwide protests and years of external pressure, there are as yet no signs of fracture in the Islamic Republic's security… Iran · 14 Jan 2026 Tensions rise as U.S. advises personnel to leave Qatar base, Iran issues warnings The United States has advised some personnel to leave its largest military base in the Middle East, diplomats said Wednesday, as Washington… Iran · 14 Jan 2026 Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, saying ‘help is on its way’ U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iranians to keep protesting and remember the names of those abusing them, saying help is on the… Iran · 13 Jan 2026 Germany’s Merz says Iranian regime ‘effectively finished’ German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday he assumes Iran's leadership is in its "final days and weeks" as it faces widespread… Comuniq.EU · 13 Jan 2026 European Parliament bans Iranian diplomats to avoid ‘legitimising the regime’ All the Iranian diplomats and representatives will be banned from the European Parliament's premises as a response to Iran's crackdown on protesters,… USA · 13 Jan 2026 Trump says nations doing business with Iran face 25% tariff on US trade President Donald Trump said any country that does business with Iran will face a tariff rate of 25% on any trade with… Comuniq.EU · 12 Jan 2026 Kaja Kallas to push new Iran sanctions after deadly crackdown The European Union’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, has signalled that the bloc is prepared to push for fresh sanctions on Iran… USA · 12 Jan 2026 Trump says he and US military weighing ‘strong options’ on Iran President Donald Trump said on Sunday he is weighing a range of responses to escalating unrest in Iran, including possible military options,… Iran · 11 Jan 2026 Iran: Pope Leo calls for dialogue and peace as US considers military options The ongoing unrest in Iran has triggered swift and diverse responses from leaders and organizations across the globe. As demonstrations continue to… Iran · 10 Jan 2026 Iran’s military vows to “vigorously protect” the nation amidst surge in protests On Saturday night, protesters surged back onto the streets of Iran, voicing their discontent with chants directed against the government. In response,… Iran · 9 Jan 2026 Iran cuts off internet as protests spread nationwide Anti-government protests in Iran continued into Friday morning after calls for demonstrations from the exiled crown prince, despite authorities cutting internet and… 8 Jan 2026 Violent clashes reported as Iran protests spread to more areas There were violent clashes between anti-government protesters and security forces in several locations in Iran on Wednesday, as a wave of unrest…