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This is the first time that the authorities have publicly acknowledged and announced the fatalities since anti-government demonstrations erupted against an ailing economy, hyperinflation and a repressive regime

Iranian authorities put protest-related deaths at 3,117

January 22, 2026, 02:51 PM - 2 min read

According to the state-owned Tasnim news agency, 3,117 people lost their lives, including security personnel, in what it described were “recent foreign-backed acts of terrorism”.

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The latest wave of protests in Tehran began on December 28, 2025, against an ailing economy and hyperinflation, but soon spilled across cities, leading to clashes with the police that left many dead

Iran’s supreme leader vows to ‘break backs of seditionists’

January 18, 2026, 12:12 PM - 3 min read

Khamenei said those who partook in demonstrations against the regime deserve harsh retaliatory measures, and asked authorities to “break the back of the seditionists”.

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Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei addresses a meeting.

Khamenei blames US, Israel for ‘thousands killed’ in Iran

January 17, 2026, 08:30 PM - 2 min read

Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei blamed the US and Israel for killing “several thousands” during antigovernment protests, alleging Trump’s direct involvement and warning that those responsible would face consequences.

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Over 60 J&K students return safely from Iran

Over 60 J&K students return safely from Iran

January 17, 2026, 04:32 PM - 2 min read

The students also confirmed that “the ban on the internet continues to remain in place for the ninth consecutive day, which has triggered a panic-like situation in Tehran.”

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The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency on Friday put the death toll at 3,090

No sign of new protests; Trump thanks Iran for no executions

January 17, 2026, 11:15 AM - 4 min read

While Trump has since struck a conciliatory note, thanking Iran’s leaders for not executing hundreds of detained protesters, Iranian authorities seem to be in no mood of relenting, with a senior hardline cleric renewing the call for the death penalty for detained demonstrators

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Centre urges Indians in Iran to leave amid volatile situation

Centre urges Indians in Iran to leave amid volatile situation

January 16, 2026, 07:51 PM - 3 min read

Jaiswal said, "In these advisories, we have advised our citizens in India not to travel to Iran at this time, and we have advised Indian citizens residing in Iran to leave the country by whatever means are available. We are keeping a close watch on the situation there, and as far as our citizens are concerned, we are committed to doing whatever is necessary for their well-being."

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US President Donald Trump has repeatedly reiterated warnings of potential military action if Iran continues to kill protesters in the country

All options on the table, US tells Iran at UNSC meet

January 16, 2026, 02:50 PM - 3 min read

The American envoy renewed threats against the Islamic Republic as officials from the US and Iran faced each other, along with Iranian dissidents who rebuked the government’s bloody crackdown on protesters that has led to the killing of at least 2,637 as per estimates by human rights watch groups

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Representational image of students evacuated from Iran - file image.

12 Kerala MBBS students stranded in Iran, parents seek help

January 16, 2026, 01:34 PM - 3 min read

The situation has become critical following a nationwide communication blackout. Parents back in Kerala say they are terrified because they can no longer call their children directly.

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Anti-government protests in Iran intensify.

Evacuation of Indians from Iran: MEA prepares contingency plans

January 15, 2026, 08:05 PM - 2 min read

It is learnt that the government is also exploring the option of bringing back Indians using civil as well as military transport aircraft. According to estimates, little over 10,000 Indians, including students, are currently living in Iran.

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Meanwhile, the UN Security Council (UNSC) is set to meet on Thursday afternoon for a “briefing on the situation in Iran”, according to a spokesperson for the organisation

Iran reopens airspace; UNSC to hold emergency meet on unrest

January 15, 2026, 01:38 PM - 4 min read

Authorities in Iran reopened the country’s airspace to passenger airlines on Thursday, nearly five hours after closing it over concerns of a possible military attack by the United States

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Tehran has blamed the US and Israel for fuelling the protests, and said any military strike by the country will invite strong reaction from Iran, hinting at possible strikes on US and Israel military bases in the Middle East

US military strikes on Iran ‘imminent’

January 15, 2026, 09:37 AM - 3 min read

Trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene in the country’s internal affairs, suggesting a regime change is due

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On Wednesday, Iranian officials had signaled that fast trials and executions lay ahead for suspects detained in the nationwide protests, while also promising retaliation if the US or Israel intervenes in the domestic unrest

Iran closes airspace; Air India warns passengers of flight delays

January 15, 2026, 08:33 AM - 4 min read

Iran has offered no explanation for airspace closure, with a notice to pilots saying the closure was estimated to last until 7.30 am local time

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