USA – The Saturday No Kings protests against Trump’s Administration saw millions take to the streets across the US, including other countries. The events were held in all 50 states and 16 countries, marking one of the largest coordinated demonstrations in US history. Organizers, including anti-authoritarian groups Indivisible and 50501, labor unions, and other grassroots […]
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Mass Anti-War Protests Across US Erupt
USA – Mass anti-war protests across US were reported, opposing the American involvement in new Middle East war after the announcement of the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. A coalition of left-wing groups, including the ANSWER Coalition, National Iranian American Council, 50501, American Muslims for Palestine, the People’s Forum, Palestinian Youth Movement, […]
Iran Demands Evidence on Claims that 32,000 Civilians were Killed During Protests
IRAN – The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday demanded the US to provide evidence about the claims that 32,000 civilians were killed during protests. “You know, the people of Iran are a lot different than the leaders of Iran, and it’s very, very, very sad situation,” US President Donald Trump said Friday, adding […]
Iranian Protests Death Toll Hits 6,126
IRAN – According to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) on Monday, the Iranian protests death toll have risen to 6,126. A total of 41,880 people have been arrested as of the 30th day of nationwide protests in the country, according to data compiled by HRANA. At least 11,009 people have sustained severe […]
Iran Asserts Readiness for War Amid Possibility of US Attack
IRAN – Iran on Monday said that it’s more prepared than ever to respond to any attack, as US military build-up in Middle East following recent protests in Iran display an escalating precedent to a possible military confrontation. In his weekly press conference in Tehran, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei described the situation as […]
Iranian Protests Death Toll at Least 4,029
IRAN – The Iranian protests death toll have risen to at least 4,029, according to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) on Monday. A total of 26,015 have been arrested as of the 23rd day of nationwide protests in the country, according to data compiled by organization. At least 5,811 people have sustained […]
Hostile External Forces Trying to Overthrow Iranian Government; Russia
RUSSIA – Russia on Thursday accused the US and its allies of exploiting Iran’s national protests and acting as hostile external forces aimed at fueling instability in order to overthrow the Iranian government, to advance Washington’s own political agenda. “We see that hostile external forces are attempting to exploit the current situation in order to […]
Iranian Judiciary Denies Protester Erfan Soltani’s Death Sentencing Claims
IRAN – The Iranian judiciary on Thursday denied claims that it had sentenced protester Erfan Soltani to death for participating in anti-government protests. Media reports claimed that Erfan Soltani, 26, was arrested and swiftly sentenced to death for taking part in protests over worsening economic conditions in the country. The judiciary’s media center, however, called […]
Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman Lobbying US Against Military Action on Iran
IRAN – Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar are privately lobbying the US government, urging it to not launch military action on Iran, warning that such actions would destabilize the region, both politically and economically. While these countries have remained silent publicly as Iran continues facing mass protests, they are pressing US officials behind the scenes […]
Iranian Protests Death Toll at 645 as US Warns Americans to Leave Iran
IRAN – The Iranian protests death toll is now at least 645, with 10,721 protesters having been arrested, according to a report on Monday. The country has been under an internet blackout for over 100 hours as of the 16th day of the protests. Iran has been rocked by waves of protests since last month, […]
US Weighing Strong Options for Iran as Trump says Tehran has Reached Out
IRAN – Donald Trump on Sunday said that the US is weighing strong options for Iran over the rising protestors’ death toll in the ongoing Iran protests. “These are violent – if you call them leaders – I don’t know if they’re leaders or just, they rule through violence. But, we’re looking at it very […]
At Least 29 Arrested in Minnesota Protests Against ICE Raids
USA – According to local authorities on Saturday, at least 29 people were arrested during Minnesota protests against ICE raids. The Friday protests were in response to the death of Renee Nicole Macklin Good, 37, an American, who was shot and killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Minnesota on Wednesday after the […]
Death Toll in Iran Protests Continue to Rise as Calm Returns in Some Cities
IRAN – The death toll in Iran protests continue to rise, with the latest number being 65 as of Saturday Jan. 10. The protests took place in 512 locations in 180 cities in all 31 provinces, resulting in the deaths of 50 protesters, 14 law enforcement and security officials, and one government-affiliated civilian. Demonstrations also […]
Europe Rocked by Farmers Protests Against Mercosur Trade Deal
BELGIUM – Farmers protests against Mercosur trade deal rocked Europe as of Friday Jan. 9, as the European Union prepared to approve the trade deal. In Belgium, Walloon farmers set up blockades, closing major highways south of Brussels and across Wallonia, Flemish-language broadcaster VRT reported. On Thursday, protesters attempted to occupy the Brussels Ring at […]
Death Toll in Iran Protests Rise to 42 as Trump’s Threats of Intervention Continue
IRAN – The death toll in ongoing Iran protests which have run for 12 days straight had risen to 42 as of Wednesday Jan. 7, according to an American based, Iran-focused, human rights group’s news agency – HRANA. Among the dead include 29 adult civilians, 8 security personnel and 5 children under the age of […]