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Iran Protests

Israel has set the stage for Iranians to topple Islamic Republic, envoy says

Israel has set the stage for Iranians to topple Islamic Republic, envoy says

Regime change in Iran cannot be imposed from the outside, but the recent Israeli air strikes laid the groundwork for Iranian people to take the lead in ousting the Islamic Republic, Israel's ambassador to the United States told Iran International on Tuesday.

Historic chance for change in Iran—but only if strategy follows, experts warn

Historic chance for change in Iran—but only if strategy follows, experts warn

The US and Israel may have altered the trajectory of the Mideast with military strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure—but without a broader strategy for internal change, the window of opportunity could quickly close, experts told Iran International.

Regime change in Iran will pave the way for Mideast peace, exiled prince says

Exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi says Iran is closer than ever to a regime change, a shift he believes the world must support as it will transform not only the country, but also help bring peace and stability to the broader Middle East.

Tehran detains family members of Iran International anchor to force her off air

Three family members of an Iran International TV presenter were detained in Tehran by the Revolutionary Guards ​forces seeking to force her resignation as the channel continues its uncensored coverage of the Iran-Israel conflict amid an official internet blackout.

Iran hangs man convicted in connection with 2022 protests

Iran hangs man convicted in connection with 2022 protests

Iranian authorities executed Mojahed (Abbas) Kourkour, a protester detained during the 2022 Woman, Life, Freedom uprising, who was convicted of charges including "enmity against God" and "corruption on earth" following a deadly incident in the southwestern city of Izeh.

Dozens arrested as Iran truckers’ strike enters third week

Dozens arrested as Iran truckers’ strike enters third week

Iranian authorities have arrested more than 40 people, including truck drivers and supporters of a growing nationwide truckers’ strike, according to the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA).

Arrests mount as Iran truck drivers strike spreads to 155 cities

Arrests mount as Iran truck drivers strike spreads to 155 cities

Nine people were arrested on Sunday as Iran's nationwide truckers’ strike reached its 11th consecutive day, spreading to at least 155 cities despite a mounting government crackdown.

Truck driver strike tests Islamic Republic’s grip on road freight

Truck driver strike tests Islamic Republic’s grip on road freight

Iran’s attempt to quell a growing nationwide trucker strike has stumbled against the sheer scale and ownership structure of the sector, as more than 400,000 privately owned heavy vehicles remain off the roads despite pressure from authorities since the walkout began on May 22.

Truckers' strike can paralyze Iranian government, experts say

Truckers' strike can paralyze Iranian government, experts say

A growing nationwide strike by Iranian truckers could cripple the economy and spark a broader civil movement, experts said on Eye for Iran, calling it the most serious challenge the government has faced in recent years.

At least 20 arrested as Iran truckers’ strike enters ninth day

At least 20 arrested as Iran truckers’ strike enters ninth day

At least 20 people have been arrested across Iran since truck drivers launched a nationwide strike on May 22, with political prisoners in Tehran’s Evin Prison voicing support on the protest’s ninth day.

Explained: why Iran’s truckers are on strike and what it means

Explained: why Iran’s truckers are on strike and what it means

The truckers’ strike is one of Iran’s largest labor protests in recent years—halting freight, disrupting supply chains, and exposing deeper undercurrents of discontent in a nation already under economic strain.

Iran truckers defy crackdown as nationwide strike expands to 140 cities

Iran truckers defy crackdown as nationwide strike expands to 140 cities

Eight days into a sweeping strike that has paralyzed freight movement across Iran, truck drivers are defying arrests and mounting pressure from authorities, as support for their protest spreads across key sectors.

Policing without batons: Iran expands use of tech to preempt dissent

Policing without batons: Iran expands use of tech to preempt dissent

The Islamic Republic has entered a new phase of security governance—one where control is no longer maintained solely through arrests and bullets, but through data analysis, surveillance, and information engineering.

Truckers' strike persists as Tehran's steps up arrests

Truckers' strike persists as Tehran's steps up arrests

A week into a sweeping truckers’ strike in Iran, the protest appeared to be continuing unabated despite increased arrests by authorities according to sources close to the movement.

Iran truckers face arrests and pressure as nationwide strike enters sixth day

Iran truckers face arrests and pressure as nationwide strike enters sixth day

Iran's security forces have escalated efforts to suppress the nationwide truck drivers' strike through arrests, summonses, and intimidation, particularly in the southern city of Sirjan, as the strike stretches into its sixth day.

Iran arrests some striking truckers as protest reaches fifth day

Iran arrests some striking truckers as protest reaches fifth day

Authorities have arrested several striking truck drivers in the southern city of Shiraz, according to the provincial prosecutor, as a nationwide truckers’ strike entered its fifth day on Monday.

Hardline daily says chaos in Iran is what US wants from talks

Hardline daily says chaos in Iran is what US wants from talks

Warnings of unrest are growing louder in Iran, with the hardline daily Kayhan the latest to raise the alarm—pointedly avoiding Tehran’s governance failures and instead pinning potential protests on Washington and its alleged scheming.

Iran truckers strike enters fourth day as protests spread to more cities

Iran truckers strike enters fourth day as protests spread to more cities

A nationwide truck drivers’ strike in Iran entered its fourth day on Sunday, with protests spreading to dozens of cities and major highways despite a police crackdown and arrests.

Jafar Panahi’s Cannes victory sparks praise and political reaction

Jafar Panahi’s Cannes victory sparks praise and political reaction

Iranian dissident filmmaker Jafar Panahi received the Palme d’Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival for his film It Was Just an Accident, earning widespread praise from political, civic and cultural figures around the world.

Iran’s Security Council blocks enforcement of hijab law, parliament says

Iran’s Security Council blocks enforcement of hijab law, parliament says

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday that the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has instructed the legislature not to enforce a contentious law mandating stricter hijab regulations.

Iranian truckers extend strike into third day as fuel, freight grievances mount

Iranian truckers extend strike into third day as fuel, freight grievances mount

Truck drivers across Iran staged a third consecutive day of strikes on Saturday, with videos sent to Iran International showing a broad and coordinated stoppage from Isfahan and Borujerd to Mashhad and ports in the south.

Iranian dissident filmmaker Jafar Panahi wins Palme d'Or at Cannes

Iranian dissident filmmaker Jafar Panahi wins Palme d'Or at Cannes

Iranian dissident filmmaker Jafar Panahi won the Palme d'Or for his film It Was Just an Accident at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, using the moment to call for unity among Iranians worldwide in their struggle for freedom at home.