13 January 2026
Iran has now been offline for 96 hours, limiting reporting and accountability over civilian deaths as Iranians protest and demand change; fixed-line internet, mobile data and calls are disabled, while other communication means are also increasingly being targeted
A U.S. official tells Al-Jazeera that planning for military options against Iran has reached advanced stages. "Our forces in the Middle East are ready for any emergency, for any mission, and to defend themselves and our interests," the American official said
Iran says 10 arrested for murder, violence during protests in Tehran, claims they are 'terrorists'
US State Department: President Trump is considering a series of strong options regarding Iran
The Iranian Foreign Minister has approached Steve Witkoff seeking discussions on the ongoing protests in Iran, sources say. The two sides also discussed a possible meeting between them in the coming days. - Axios
The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council: Our response to any potential attack will be painful, and our armed forces have prepared plans to respond to any potential American or Israeli attack.
US President to meet advisers Tuesday ‘to present finalized plans’ on Iran protest response, says a source to i24NEWS @AmichaiStein1
Attempt to spread panic: Iranian SMS campaign: In recent hours, many Israelis have been receiving text messages in English threatening a "midnight missile attack"
Bloomberg News: Lufthansa plans to resume flights to Iran this week despite protests
Iran’s parliament speaker has described the response to a protest wave that has gripped the Islamic Republic as a “war against militants,” as he addressed a vast pro-government rally in Tehran
European Union: EU countries are considering imposing new sanctions on Iran.
Iran draws tens of thousands of pro-government demonstrators to the streets in show of power after nationwide protests
China says it opposes foreign “interference” in other countries after US President Donald Trump threatened to intervene militarily if Tehran killed protesters
Iranian Foreign Minister: Mossad agents are monitoring the protests and their interference is the cause of the violence and killings that occurred.
Iranian Foreign Minister: We have many documents that prove American and Israeli interference in the movement.
Iran's foreign minister claims 'the situation has come under total control' in the nationwide protests
Trump: Yesterday, the leaders of Iran called. They want to negotiate. I think they're tired of being beat up by the United States. We may meet with them. A meeting is being set up, but we may have to act because of what's happening before the meeting
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says the EU will propose new sanctions on Iran. The German news agency dpa says the sanctions will likely focus on individuals responsible for violence against protesters - DW
United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres said he is "shocked" by reports of violence and excessive use of force against protesters in Iran and urged authorities to exercise maximum restraint and protect peaceful expression
Trump receives briefing on options for dealing with Iran protests
Brigadier General Javad Keshavarz was killed this evening in Mashhad city in clashes with porters in- state tv
The Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned the British ambassador and handed him a letter of protest following the attack on its embassy in London and the British Foreign Secretary's statements regarding the protests.
At least 538 protesters have died in the largest anti-government protests in Iran in three years, an NGO reported on Sunday.
Tasnim News Agency: Iran sends a letter of protest to the Security Council regarding US interference in its internal affairs, incitement of violence, and destabilization of the country.
US State Department: Secretary Rubio discussed the protests in Iran in a call with his French counterpart
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Renewed protests at the Bostan shopping center in Tehran
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Protests have resumed in the streets of the Poonak district of Tehran.
Israeli Channel 13: Israel is closely monitoring every Iranian military move, even down to the level of mobilizing security forces.
A large crowd of people took to the streets in Tehran on Sunday night in, chanting in slogans in support of Iran's exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi, according to a video sent to Iran International1 day ago
A large crowd of people took to the streets in Tehran on Sunday night in, chanting in slogans in support of Iran's exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi, according to a video sent to Iran International
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Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 54 km WSW of Jongīyeh, Iran
President Trump is weighing potential military intervention in Iran following deadly protests in the country, US officials tell CNN
The President of the European Parliament says the European Union stands with the "Iranian people in revolt" to demand dignity and freedom, noting that protesters and political prisoners in Iran "need support," and that Europe can act by designating the "Revolutionary Guard" as a terrorist organization.
Protests in Iran: An NGO reported at least 192 deaths from the crackdown and warns that the toll could be much higher
Iran's ambassadors to Britain, Germany, and France condemned what they called "foreign interference in Iran's internal affairs."
Large crowds took to the streets in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran, on Sunday in support of the protests, according to videos received by Iran International
Axios: Trump's options on Iran include military strikes, but most of the options on the table at this stage are not viable.
Axios: Trump is considering several options to support the protests in Iran and weaken the regime.
Iranian President: America and Israel are ordering "rioters" to destabilize the country
The Iranian president urges the people to distance themselves from "rioters and militants".
Israeli Foreign Minister: Israel supports "the Iranian people's struggle for freedom"
Iranian Interior Minister: Riots are gradually decreasing
Reuters, citing a human rights organisation: Death toll linked to protests in Iran rises to 116
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, has stated that if the United States carries out strikes against Iran, they will target Israel and American military bases across the Middle East