Iran protests

January protesters continue to receive death sentences as Islamic regime continues suppression

Mehdi Khaneki was executed for "operational actions" that benefited Israel, the United States, and hostile groups, as well as for what the judiciary described as crimes committed during the protests.

Illustrative: Demonstrators march across the Francis Scott Key Bridge during a rally in support of the Iranian people and to condemn the execution of political prisoners in Iran, in Washington, DC, on May 16, 2026.
Protesters light fires, set roadblocks in Tehran following the death of Mahsa Amini, September 21, 2022.

Islamic Regime instructed universities on how to suppress 2023 staff, student protests - report

An "Iran war participation trophy" installation, placed by the protest group The Secret Handshake, is seen on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 13, 2026.

Secret Handshake art collective mocks Trump with National Mall installation

Sina Kazemi.

Sina Kazemi's family says regime stole his future, leaving only unanswered questions - interview


Israel smuggled Starlink systems into Iran, former PM Bennett says

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett said Israel smuggled Starlink internet receivers into Iran to help anti-government protesters, but claimed the effort was later halted by the current government.

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett speaks during a press conference in Tel Aviv, June 15, 2026

There was no regime change in Iran, and Donald Trump knows it - opinion

Trump would have us believe the people running Iran today are a different, new regime – that the architects of the January massacres are gone, replaced by new, more reasonable people. 

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump checks his tie at the G7 summit.

Only a quarter of Iranians believe Iran is a just and equal society, regime survey admits

While the size and scope of the survey is unclear, Bathaei admitted that around 60% of Iranians are not hopeful that the social conditions will improve in the future.

Iranian demonstrators gather in a street during a protest over the collapse of the currency's value, in Tehran, Iran, January 8, 2026.

Families of imprisoned Iranian protesters targeted in fraud scam, Iranian legal group claims

Many family members are facing extreme financial hardship to raise the funds requested by scammers in exchange for legal help, some going as far as to sell their houses.

Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran on January 9, 2026.

In bid to relieve international pressure, Islamic regime frees 139 Iranians sentenced to death

"They free a few hundred in every celebration, every festival, and it seems from outside that they are a kind and democratic and merciful regime…but they are taking hostages," said Sabti.

People take part in a protest ahead of an expected signing of an agreement to end the U.S.-Iran conflict, according to U.S. and Pakistani leaders, in Tehran, Iran, in this still image obtained from a social media video released on June 13, 2026.

‘Araghchi, be ashamed’: Iranian hardliners protest emerging US deal - report

Demonstrators in Tehran gathered in a central square and chanted slogans against Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi speaks at a weekly news conference in Tehran, Iran, on March 16, 2026.

Trump says agreement with Iran approved by all parties involved, including Israel, cancels strikes

The MOU would extend the ceasefire for 60 days, including in Lebanon, during which time nuclear negotiations would be held, according to an Axios report.

US President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Air Force One, after attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals, at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, June 8, 2026.

Student protests erupt in Iran over education policies, as regime resumes crackdowns

Demonstrators are reportedly demanding that the regime cancel the fixed impact of 11th-grade GPA scores on the national university entrance exam, according to Iran International.

IRANIAN STUDENTS protest the regime's educational policies.

Burial prices in Iran skyrocket by up to 50% after Tehran council approves new tariff - report

For a 10 km journey, families will now need to pay 9.75 million rials, not including the costs of ritual washing, the shroud, cold storage before burial, and gravestone installation.

Graves of recently-buried people killed in US-Israeli airstrikes are pictured at Beheshta Zahra cemetery on the southern outskirts of Tehran on March 9, 2026.

Iran police chief claims regime arrested more than 6,500 suspected ‘elements linked to the enemy’

Radan also claimed that the regime’s security forces had killed “166 armed and professional thieves” who were taking advantage of wartime conditions and who resisted arrest.  

A police officer stands guard as funerals are held for members of Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) and other military figures at Enghelab Square on March 11, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.