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.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved initiatives regarding the application of personal and economic sanctions against Iranian entities. This decision is based on EU Council resolutions from 2011 and 2023.
Donald Trump criticized Ali Khamenei for his statements about "slapping America," threatening renewed bombings of Iran if uranium enrichment continues. Trump also stated that he saved Khamenei from death by rejecting plans from Israel and the US.
Donald Trump accused Ayatollah Khamenei of lying about defeating Israel. The US President said that he saved Khamenei from death and canceled the easing of sanctions after Iran's aggressive statements.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the country's nuclear facilities have suffered significant damage from bombings by the US and Israel. Iran will not restart nuclear talks with the US, having canceled the planned sixth round.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi refutes Trump's statements about resuming nuclear talks after the bombings. Iran also denies UN inspectors access to bombed nuclear facilities and suspends cooperation with the IAEA.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said his country delivered a "strong slap" to the United States and "defeated" Israel.
The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Iran, Ali Shadmani, died from severe wounds sustained during the bombing of Iran by Israel. He held this position for several days and was one of the main advisors to the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei.
Iranian Minister of Communications Sattar Hashemi stated that the internet in Iran has returned to its "previous state" after the ceasefire. However, the ban on social networks such as X is still in effect, and Iranians use VPNs to access them.
The Iranian parliament voted to suspend cooperation with the IAEA, with 222 deputies supporting the decision. This decision, which prohibits the entry of IAEA inspectors without security guarantees, still needs to be ratified by the Supreme National Security Council.
