Donald Trump expressed hope for a deal with Iran. In addition, the American leader noted that the United States has powerful ships near Iran.
Mehdi Mahmudyan, co-writer of the screenplay for the film "It Was Just an Unfortunate Accident," has been arrested in Tehran. The arrest occurred after he signed a statement condemning the leader of the Islamic Republic.
US President Donald Trump is considering a new large-scale strike on Iran. This comes after talks on its nuclear program and ballistic missiles yielded no results.
The American aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has entered the waters of the US Central Command in the Indian Ocean. This occurred amid growing threats from Iran, which is reportedly preparing for military action.
Donald Trump has intensified his warnings to Iran, stating that in response to any actions, the US would "destroy them from the face of the earth. " He emphasized his readiness to deliver a powerful blow.
Brent and WTI crude futures fell on Wednesday. This was due to an expected increase in US oil inventories, which outweighed a temporary production halt in Kazakhstan and threats of US tariffs over Greenland.
US President Donald Trump said it was time to seek new leadership in Iran, accusing Ayatollah Khamenei of destroying the country. This came after Khamenei accused Trump of being responsible for the violence in Iran.
Iran's leader Ali Khamenei called for a harsh crackdown on rioters, accusing the US of instigating the protests. Russia accused the US of interference and is helping Iran suppress the protests.
Reza Pahlavi called on Iranians to seize state institutions and embassies, replacing the flag of the Islamic Republic with the national flag. He predicts the rapid fall of the regime and international support.
The IRGC called national security a "red line" and promised a harsh response to mass protests. The authorities imposed a digital blockade, but activists spread videos of new actions.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed support for the people of Iran amid protests caused by economic conditions. President Trump previously threatened Iran with an attack in case of a forceful response.
Mass anti-government protests, caused by the economic crisis, have been ongoing in Iran for the thirteenth day. At least 51 people have died, including nine minors.
Protests in Iran, which began with merchants in Tehran, have escalated into mass demonstrations and strikes across the country. Supreme Leader Khamenei stated that the government would not back down, despite the violence of security forces and calls for solidarity.
Violent clashes continue in Iran between anti-government protesters and security forces. The unrest, caused by the economic crisis, has engulfed 111 cities and towns, leading to the deaths of at least 34 protesters and four security personnel.
The city of Abdanan in Ilam province has completely come under the control of protesters, becoming the first settlement captured by opponents of the government. Security forces sided with the protesters, and riots and car arsons took place in the city.
Iran's leaders are trying to quell protests, as US actions in Venezuela are causing concern in Tehran. Tehran's capabilities are limited by Trump's threats and a prolonged economic crisis.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is considering fleeing to Moscow with his entourage if protests in Iran intensify. This plan follows the example of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad.
At least 16 people have died in Iran during a week of unrest as protests against soaring inflation spread across the country, leading to violent clashes between demonstrators and security forces.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei called on security forces to brutally suppress protests, calling the demonstrators "rioters. " According to human rights activists, the death toll has risen to 15 people.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued a harsh ultimatum to US President Donald Trump. Iran will not cooperate with the US unless Washington stops supporting Israel, withdraws troops from the Middle East, and ceases interfering in the region's affairs.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei rejected Donald Trump's offer of talks and refuted his statements about the destruction of Iranian nuclear infrastructure. Khamenei called the US actions interference and coercion, emphasizing that Iran has exclusively civilian nuclear goals.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the country can no longer withstand the resource burden, considering moving the capital to the south. This is due to water scarcity, reduced precipitation, and land subsidence.
Russia and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding on the construction of small nuclear power plants in Iran. This happened during a meeting between Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev and Iranian Vice President Mohammad Eslami in Moscow.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the country would not yield to pressure on uranium enrichment, stressing that Tehran does not need nuclear weapons. US President Donald Trump had previously offered cooperation in exchange for suspending Iran's nuclear program.
Oleksandr Lukashenka stated his readiness to discuss any areas of cooperation with Iran, from food supplies to the military-technical sphere. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the importance of friendly relations between the countries.
A year ago, an Iranian delegation, including a nuclear scientist from the SPND unit, secretly visited the Russian Federation. They inspected facilities related to dual-use nuclear technologies and expressed interest in acquiring tritium.
The US has imposed sanctions on more than 50 individuals and vessels linked to Iran's shipping network. The network transports oil from Iran and Russia, generating billions of dollars in revenue.
Iranian official Mansour Emami offered a reward for Trump's assassination, and a website is raising funds for this purpose. This comes amid escalating threats from Tehran after US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin told Donald Trump and Iranian officials that he supports a nuclear deal that requires Iran to have "zero enrichment" of uranium. The Kremlin urged Iran to agree to this deal, despite publicly supporting Iran's right to enrich uranium.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appeared in public for the first time since the start of Israeli attacks, taking part in a mourning ceremony in Tehran. Prior to this, he had only published video messages amid reports of him hiding in a bunker.