Iran protests ease amid security clampdown and international pressure

January 17, 2026 6:42 PM

Iran protests ease amid security clampdown and international pressure

Iran is seeing a fragile calm after weeks of intense anti-government protests sparked by economic collapse, including soaring inflation and a sharp fall in the rial, according to residents and rights groups.The unrest began in late December with strikes by bazaar merchants in Tehran and quickly spread across the country, developing into open calls for regime change. In recent days, however, protest activity has visibly declined following a sweeping security crackdown that included heavy troop de...

Major airlines suspend Iran flights amid escalating protests

January 10, 2026 3:06 PM

Major airlines suspend Iran flights amid escalating protests

Several international airlines have suspended or cancelled flights to and from Iran as nationwide anti-government protests enter their third week, compounded by a near-total internet blackout and heightened security concerns. The unrest, which began on December 28 over economic hardship, has continued despite a heavy security crackdown. Human rights groups estimate that between 45 and 100 people have been killed so far, including minors. Authorities imposed wide-ranging mobile and internet rest...