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Iran Protests Explained: Unrest Spreads to 100+ Cities, Calls for Regime Change
Iran is facing unprecedented nationwide protests, spreading to over 100 cities as citizens voice anger over soaring prices, shortages, and political restrictions. What began as economic unrest in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar has grown into a broader anti-government movement, with calls for regime change gaining momentum. Reports indicate over 340 demonstrations so far, with at least 38 people killed and more than 2,200 arrested. Iran’s economy is in crisis, with the rial plunging beyond 1.4 million per U.S. dollar and inflation nearing 40%. UN sanctions, combined with Western pressure, have further strained the economy, while the government’s political and social authority faces mounting challenges. The protests highlight deep political frustration, weakened regional influence, and ongoing concerns over Iran’s nuclear program. Watch to understand why Iran is protesting, the economic crisis, political tension, and the growing calls for change. #IranProtests #IranUnrest #RegimeChange #MiddleEastNews #IranEconomy #GlobalPolitics #BreakingNews #TehranProtests #InflationCrisis #USForeignPolicy
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Who’s who in Bangladesh elections: Key faces and forces shaping the Feb 12 vote
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Indian crew released from Russian-flagged tanker seized by US in Atlantic
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Iran stages pro-regime rallies as Trump says Tehran sought talks amid deadly unrest | Top developments
Iran staged pro-government rallies in Tehran and other cities as President Donald Trump said Tehran sought talks, even while deadly protests, arrests and an internet blackout continue nationwide.
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Iran: Foreign minister Araghchi accuses West of ‘crocodile tears’ over protests, silence on Gaza
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China opens channel with Jamaat-e-Islami ahead of Bangladesh polls: What’s driving Beijing and why India should be concerned
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Iran: Amid unrest and pro‑government rallies, Araghchi says ‘situation has come under control’
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Is Trump’s Greenland push threatening China’s Polar Silk Road?
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Pakistan: Six police officers killed in bomb attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
A roadside bomb hit a police vehicle in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killing six officers during a routine patrol, as authorities condemned the attack and launched an investigation.
