When Iran’s ongoing protests began in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar on Dec. 28 2025, the government initially treated them as manageable and temporary. Bazaar merchants have historically been among the most ...

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A government-ordered public shutdown in some areas of Iran took place on Wednesday due to a scorching heatwave that has seen temperatures soar past 40 degrees Celsius (104 F), ...

Protests have broken out in at least 17 of Iran's 31 provinces, presenting the largest challenge to the country's clerical establishment since 2022, a BBC Verify and BBC Persian analysis has found.

Iran's leadership lashed out Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened intervention amid deadly protests, with Iranian officials warning that American troops in the region could be targeted ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Amir Kabir dam along the Karaj river in Iran At least 20 of Iran’s 31 provinces are now suffering a water crisis. Iranian ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Shukriya Bradost, Virginia Tech (THE CONVERSATION) When Iran’s ongoing protests began ...