World Jan 13 As Iran protesters face ruthless crackdown, Trump says help 'on its way' By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi
World Jan 13 Iran protest death toll spikes to at least 2,000, activists say The number of dead, as reported by the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, dwarfs that in any other round of protest or unrest in Iran in decades and recalls the chaos surrounding the country's 1979 Islamic Revolution. By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
World Jan 13 Trump cancel meetings with Iranian officials and tells protesters 'help is on its way' The president has repeatedly threatened Tehran with military action if his administration finds the Islamic Republic is using deadly force against antigovernment protesters, but he has not said whether he has made a decision on a response. By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press
World Jan 12 Watch 5:38 Iran protests escalate as regime crackdown leaves more than 500 dead Protests in Iran continue to grow and security forces are now estimated to have killed at least 500 protesters. In addition to renewed military threats from President Trump, he said countries doing business with Iran will face tariffs. Nick Schifrin… By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev
World Jan 11 Death toll in crackdown on protests in Iran spikes to at least 538, activists say A crackdown on nationwide protests in Iran has killed at least 538 people and even more are feared dead, activists said Sunday, while Tehran warned that the U.S. military and Israel would be “legitimate targets” if America uses force to… By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
Jan 10 Protests in Iran reach 2-week mark as authorities intensify crackdown on demonstrators By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Tehran escalated its threats Saturday, with the Iran’s attorney general, Mohammad Movahedi Azad, warning that anyone taking part in protests will be considered an “enemy of God,” a death-penalty charge. Continue reading
Jan 08 What to know about the intensifying protests shaking Iran and putting pressure on its theocracy By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press More than 340 protests have taken place across all of Iran’s 31 provinces, the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency reported Thursday. Continue reading
Jan 06 Iran Security forces clash with protesters at Grand Bazaar, at least 36 killed in demonstrations By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Security forces fired tear gas and dispersed demonstrators as the market shut down. The protests Tuesday come as Iran's rial currency fell to a record low. Continue reading
Jan 04 What to know about protests over Iran's economy as nuclear tensions remain high By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press A threat by U.S. President Donald Trump warning Iran that if Tehran “violently kills peaceful protesters” the U.S. “will come to their rescue," has taken on new meaning after American troops captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, a longtime ally of Tehran. Continue reading
Jan 03 Iran's leader says rioters 'must be put in their place' as protest death toll rises to at least 10 By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Iran's supreme leader insisted Saturday that “rioters must be put in their place” after a week of protests that have shaken the Islamic Republic, likely giving security forces a green light to aggressively put down the demonstrations. Continue reading