Protests

Police called to extract haredi soldier from Jerusalem anti-draft protest

According to Israel Police, the IDF soldier was caught up in one of the haredi anti-drafting protests in Jerusalem, and was surrounded and attacked by "400 extremist protesters."

Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Jewish sector has been protesting over the attempts to draft young haredi men into the military.
Demonstrators march calling for an end to ICE operations in Minnesota on January 30, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Protesters marched through downtown to protest the deaths of Renee Good on January 7, and Alex Pretti on January 24 by federal immigration agents.

Thousands demonstrate in Minnesota and across US to protest ICE

Don Lemon attends the premiere of the fourth season of the TV show "The Morning Show" in New York City, US, September 9, 2025.

FBI arrests former CNN anchor Don Lemon in investigation over anti-ICE church protest

Protestors burn images of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a rally held in Solidarity with Iran's Uprising, organised by The national Council of Resistance of Iran, on Whitehall in central London on January 11, 2026.

Trump receives intel showing Iran's Islamic regime at weakest point since 1979 revolution - NYT


'The system is in crisis': Kurdish leader tells 'Post' Iran is nearing a Soviet-style break point

“What we are seeing in Iran is not simply an economic crisis. These are primarily symptoms of a deep political crisis,” said Yazdanpana. “The state, the political system, is in crisis."

Protests in Iran, which started on December 28, reach day 10.

Iran protests: Rising death toll hits 29, over 1,200 arrested by regime forces

At least 1,203 Iranians have been detained in the previous nine days of protest activity, according to HRANA's data. Still, "the actual number of detainees is estimated to be significantly higher."

Iranian security forces detain protesters in Mashhad, Iran, January 3, 2026; illustrative.

Not for Gaza, but for Iran: Protesters reject regime’s global proxy wars - opinion

The universities, historically the bastions of anti-monarchist Marxism, are now echoing with chants of “Down with the three corrupts! Mullah, leftist, Mujahid.”

Iranian protesters set fire to a building in Asadabad, in western Iran, December 31, 2025

Amid Iran protests, India issues travel advisory, warns citizens against travel to Islamic Republic

The travel warning, issued by the South Asian country’s External Affairs Ministry, cited “recent developments” in Iran and noted the advisory was in effect “until further notice.”

Close-up of the flags of India and Iran.

Israeli farmers protest Smotrich's proposed dairy reform, warn of 400 farm closures

Hundreds of farmers blocked roads nationwide, warning that proposed dairy reforms would shutter farms, undermine food security, and create dangerous reliance on imports.

Farmers and dairy farmers protest against Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's proposed reforms, January 5, 2026.

Smoke pillar rises following Amol, Iran dairy factory explosion, likely accidental in nature

A fire broke out at the Kalleh dairy plant in northern Iran following an explosion, as unrest continues nationwide. The mayor of Amol claims it was caused by a welding accident.

Smoke rises from Kalleh dairy factory, Amol, following a reported explosion, January 5, 2026.

WATCH: Iran arrests 'Mossad agent' participating in ongoing nationwide protests

Iranian media reported the arrest of an alleged Mossad affiliate amid expanding protests, internet disruptions, campus raids, and growing chants against Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Anti-regime protesters gather in Tehran, January 5, 2026; illustrative.

Listen to locals: Silence on Iran, Venezuela risks worse regimes after protests subside - editorial

Maduro’s arrest and Iran’s protests offer hope, but celebrating too early risks dangerous power vacuums.

A woman waves an Iranian flag during a rally denouncing Israeli airstrikes on Iran, Caracas, Venezuela, June 19, 2025.

Iran’s regime is facing collapse as its core ideological lie is finally exposed - opinion

Iran’s regime has lost its ideological anchor, its popular base, and possibly its military, this time, the collapse could well be real.

Iranians protest on a main street in Tehran, December 30, 2025

Iran supreme leader says will not yield as protests simmer and US threatens

Iran’s supreme leader said the Islamic Republic will not yield to pressure as rights groups reported a surge in arrests following protests over inflation and the collapsing rial.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran, Iran January 3, 2026.