Protests and US warnings shake Iran at its weakest point...
War with Israel, a battered economy, and the swift loss of allies have left Iran vulnerable in the face of mounting protests. Source link
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Iran protests enter ninth day as Trump renews intervention threat
At least 19 protesters have been killed during the unrest sparked by Iran’s failing economy, human rights activists say. Source link
Two killed in clashes between protesters and security forces in...
Videos on social media showed cars set on fire during running battles as protests entered their fifth day. Source link
Iran protesters try to break into government building as unrest...
Video verified by the BBC shows a crowd breaking the gate of the governor’s office in Fasa. Source link
Israel to revoke licenses of 37 aid groups working in...
The move was criticised by foreign ministers from from 10 countries including the UK, who said the new rules were “restrictive” and “unacceptable”. Source link
Government to review 'information failures' in British-Egyptian activist case
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says she and Sir Keir Starmer were unaware of Alaa Abd El Fattah’s “abhorrent” historical tweets. Source link
Trump to meet Netanyahu in Florida as focus turns to...
They are set to discuss Iran, Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, where the Trump administration wants to see the ceasefire enter its second stage in January. Source link
Egyptian dissident apologises for tweets as Tories push for UK...
Shabana Mahmood is facing growing calls to revoke the citizenship of British-Egyptian dual national Alaa Abdel Fattah after the emergence of social media posts. Source link
Iranian cinema giant, Bahram Beyzai, dies aged 87
A restored copy of his film, Bashu, the Little Stranger, won an award at this year’s Venice Film Festival. Source link
Executions in Iran more than double in 2025, report says
The Iran Human Rights (IHR) group says it has verified at least 1,500 executions up until the start of December. Source link
