Iran is largely cut off from the outside world after authorities blacked out the internet to curb growing unrest, and video shows buildings aflame...

Iran was largely cut off from the outside world on Friday after authorities blacked out the internet to curb growing unrest, and video showed buildings aflame in anti-government protests raging in cities across the country. Rights groups have already documented dozens of deaths of protesters in nearly two weeks and,…

Iranians took to the streets in new protests Friday to press the biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, as authorities sustained an internet blackout as part of a crackdown that has left dozens dead.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates >> Iran remained ‌largely cut off from the outside world today after authorities blacked out the internet to curb growing unrest, as ‌video showed buildings aflame in anti-government protests raging in cities across the country.

As Iran remains gripped by widespread protests, state media on Friday accused “terrorist agents” linked to the United States and Israel of fuelling the violence

Trump, who had said the US could come to the protesters' aid, issued another warning on Friday, saying: "You better not start shooting because we'll start shooting too."  

Mass protests over the dire economic situation in Iran continue to grow across the country. Iranian authorities have imposed an internet blackout in a bid to quell the unrest. DW has more.

Protesters are “ruining their own streets to make the president of another country happy,” Khamenei said, referring to US President Donald Trump

Tehran: Protests in Iran entered their thirteenth day on Friday as the movement sparked by anger over the rising cost of living has now morphed into a

President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged security forces to show restraint, distinguishing peaceful protesters from armed rioters. However, rights group Iran Human Rights says at least 27 protesters have been killed, while Iranian media report 15 deaths, including members of the security forces.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned protesters and blamed foreign powers as Iran faced nationwide demonstrations, internet blackouts and a looming security crackdown.  

9 children said among those killed; security forces reportedly fire live rounds at protesters; reports say US, Israel reviewing assessments that demonstrations aren't posing threat to regime

Protests in Iran began on December 28, 2025, sparked by rising prices and the falling value of the rial. They are now in their 13th day and have spread across all 31 provinces of the country. Women are leading the protests and burning pictures of Khamenei, marking a significant shift from economic grievances to demands for a revolution against the regime.

Iran has seen major protests before, including the 2022 hijab movement. This time, demonstrations that began over inflation have transformed into calls for the removal of the Khamenei-led system. Women are playing a prominent role, adopting new forms of protest.