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Oscar-Nominated Screenwriter Arrested in Iran for Criticizing Regime
ByEphrat Livni February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

Mehdi Mahmoudian, co-writer of “It Was Just an Accident,” was one of several people detained after signing a letter objecting to the crackdown on protests.

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Iran Killed Thousands of Protesters. Here Are Five of Their Stories.
ByAbdi Latif Dahir and Leily Nikounazar January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

“He went out for freedom,” said the cousin of one of those who was killed when Iranian authorities mounted a deadly crackdown on protests across the country.

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Iran’s Leadership Stumbles After War and Unrest
ByDeclan Walsh January 24, 2026January 24, 2026

The bloody crackdown offers hints about growing tensions inside the country’s ruling system as the cleric’s rule comes under strain.

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Iran Backpedals on Executions Threat but Casts Protesters as ‘Terrorists’
ByAbdi Latif Dahir January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Iran’s judiciary said there was no death penalty issued for Erfan Soltani, whose case drew international outcry. Analysts say the government is using fear and intimidation to keep people off the streets.

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Trump Urges Antigovernment Protesters in Iran to ‘Take Over’
ByAbdi Latif Dahir and Leily Nikounazar January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

“HELP IS ON ITS WAY,” President Trump said on social media. He has threatened to intervene militarily on behalf of the protesters if Iran uses lethal force.

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Iran Says It Is Prepared for War but Ready to Negotiate After Trump’s Warnings
ByAurelien Breeden and Sanam Mahoozi January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

The comments came after President Trump said he was “ looking at some very strong options” to curb the Iranian authorities’ harsh repression of anti-government protests.

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Iran Braces for More Protests: What to Know
ByAbdi Latif Dahir, Leily Nikounazar and Farnaz Fassihi January 10, 2026January 10, 2026

Demonstrations that began as outrage at the state of the economy have spread to cities across the country, amid an escalating crackdown by the authorities.

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Iran Convulsed in Second Night of Nationwide Protests
ByFarnaz Fassihi January 9, 2026January 10, 2026

Large marches against the government occurred despite an internet blackout and threats of a severe crackdown.

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Vows to ‘Not Back Down’ as Protests Swell
ByLeily Nikounazar and Aurelien Breeden January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

After days of fierce protest, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused protesters of trying to “please” President Trump. Iranian authorities signaled further crackdowns on the demonstrations.

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What to Know About the Protests in Iran
ByAbdi Latif Dahir and Leily Nikounazar January 3, 2026January 9, 2026

Galloping inflation, a currency crisis and anger at the regime have fueled demonstrations across the country.

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