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January 14, 2026 7:17 PM

Indian nationals strongly advised to avoid travel to Iran until further notice: MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday strongly advised Indian nationals to avoid travel to Iran until further notice, citing the deteriorating security situation and continuing protests in the country. “In view of the ongoing developments in Iran, Indian nationals are once again strongly advised to avoid travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran until further notice,” the MEA said. The advisory follows an earlier warning issued by the Government of India on January 5, amid growin...

January 13, 2026 8:28 PM

Gory tales emerge from Iran as international calls resume amid weeks-long turmoil

More than 646 protesters have been killed and nearly 10,700 people arrested as anti-government demonstrations enter their third week in Iran, according to a US-based rights group. Witnesses who managed to make international phone calls after weeks of communication blackouts described scenes of devastation, with several banks and government offices burned during the unrest. The internet shutdown, now in its fourth day, has severely disrupted banking operations, leaving financial institutions stru...

January 12, 2026 1:08 PM

Iran warns of retaliation as protests intensify

Iran has warned it will retaliate against any US military action as nationwide protests continue, with hundreds reported killed. The warning follows signals from Washington of possible intervention over the use of lethal force against demonstrators. US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Iranian leaders had contacted him and were seeking negotiations. Iran’s parliament speaker said any American attack would make US military facilities, shipping centres in the region and Israel legitima...

January 12, 2026 12:56 PM

Nationwide Protests in Iran Enter Third Week Amid Escalating Violence and Internet Blackout

Mass anti-government protests sweeping across Iran have continued into their third week, marking the largest challenge to the Islamic Republic's authority since the 2022-2023 Mahsa Amini uprising. What began as demonstrations over a severe economic crisis, fueled by soaring inflation and the collapse of the rial currency. has evolved into widespread calls for regime change, with protesters chanting slogans against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and expressing support for a return to monar...