Security forces reportedly used tear gas on demonstrators at the Tehran Grand Bazaar as they held a sit-in. The protests, triggered by rising cost of living, are now into their 10th day....
President Donald Trump said the US is "locked and loaded," but analysts told DW that more violence wouldn't help protesters....
At the end of 2025, many Iranian merchants closed their shops to protest rampant inflation. At the start of 2026, the government faces further fallout from sanctions, economic crisis and environmental...
The son of Iran's last shah is positioning himself as a voice of transition as protests continue across the country. But Reza Pahlavi's role in a democratic Iran remains to be seen....
Israeli intelligence has warned Iran is planning to organise a hit against Syria's interim president, as further reports claim former al-Assad loyalists are pouring money into Alawite minority militia...
Iranians living overseas rallied in London, Berlin, and other major cities on Saturday to protest the Islamic Republic and show solidarity with the mass demonstrations in Iran. Meanwhile, inside the c...
An in-depth look at Reza Pahlavi, the heir to the Persian throne. Explore his journey from exiled crown prince to a leading opposition figure, and understand his vision for a future secular democratic...
Trump says the U.S. military conducted a strike on a Venezuelan dock he claims was used by drug smugglers, protests over economy flood Iran, flu cases in the U.S are on the rise, CDC data shows....
Saeed Laylaz, an economist and adviser to former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami, spoke to Euronews about Iran, from the country's economic situation to the downfall of Nicolás Maduro, one of Tehra...
Protests challenging the regime have continued in defiance of a clampdown by Iran's clerical rulers. Emigrant Iranians were seen protesting across cities in Europe. DW has the latest....
The demonstrations, which were triggered by anger over the rising cost of living, have been met with a crackdown by Iran's Islamic Republic government. Germany's foreign minister condemned violence ag...
The US might hit Iran "very hard" if the regime escalates its crackdown on anti-government protesters, according to US President Donald Trump. How do Iranians feel about these warnings?...
President’s threat follows days of demonstrations over living standards...
Rallies over collapse in living standards rattle authorities in country with history of cracking down on demonstrators...
Overture from Ministry of Defence Export Center comes as heavily sanctioned states turn to digital assets...
Iran has been gripped by demonstrations amid the country's economic crisis, with social discontent fueling open protest against the regime. Media and authorities have pinned the blame on foreign intel...
Nicolas Maduro's allies have been particularly vocal in their condemnation of the US' capture of the deposed Venezuelan leader. Among them are Russia, Iran and China. US control of oil reserves in Ven...
Iran has responded to threats from the US, saying it is ready for war but will also seek dialogue. Meanwhile, German Chancellor Merz has called on the regime to end the violence against its people. DW...
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Unrest tests Islamic republic at a time when it is grappling with intensifying external and domestic pressures...