Amid ongoing airstrikes by Israel and the United States, people across Iran have described fear, uncertainty, and disruption to daily life. The attacks reportedly began with the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, an event that shocked both supporters and opponents of the government. Since then, military and strategic sites have been bombed [...]
Following reported strikes by the United States and Israel, fear spread across cities in Tehran and other parts of Iran. Explosions shook residential areas, smoke filled the skies, and long fuel queues formed as families rushed to flee to safer regions. Authorities warned that attacks could continue and advised civilians to relocate where possible. Schools [...]
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At least 24 children, including a three-year-old, were reportedly killed by direct fire from security forces during nationwide protests in Iran, according to the HANA Human Rights Organization. The organization stated that it verified the identities of the victims through field research and cross-checking multiple sources. According to its findings, the shootings were not [...]
Iranian authorities have sentenced Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi to a total of six years in prison for “gathering and collusion to commit a crime,” according to her lawyer. She also received an additional one-and-a-half-year sentence for propaganda-related activities, along with a two-year travel ban and two years of internal exile to the [...]
Tensions between Iran and the United States remain high as the possibility of diplomatic talks emerges alongside escalating threats. Regional officials say Iran–US talks could take place in Istanbul, potentially involving US envoy Steve Witkoff, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and regional intermediaries, with broader participation from Middle Eastern foreign ministers. Iran has confirmed [...]
Reports indicate that more than 36,500 people were killed in just 48 hours during Iran’s national uprising, marking an unprecedented level of violence in the history of repression under the Islamic Republic. This equates to 18,250 deaths per day—one life lost every five seconds. The scale of the killings far surpasses casualty rates seen in [...]
A report cited by The Sunday Times claims that Iran’s recent unrest has resulted in at least 16,500 deaths and around 330,000–360,000 injuries, based on information gathered by a covert network of doctors amid a near-total internet blackout. Medical professionals report widespread use of live ammunition and military-grade weapons, with severe injuries including gunshot wounds, [...]
Iran International’s Editorial Board has released a statement alleging a large-scale, coordinated crackdown in Iran during recent protests, claiming that at least 12,000 people were killed over two consecutive nights. According to the statement, the killings occurred amid an extensive communications blackout intended to conceal the scale of the violence. The outlet says its findings [...]
Since 28 December, Iran has witnessed a rapidly spreading wave of protests triggered by a sharp devaluation of its currency and worsening economic hardship. Demonstrations have been verified in more than 50 towns and cities, including traditionally pro-government strongholds such as Qom and Mashhad, signaling deep dissatisfaction even among the state’s usual base of support. [...]