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Iran’s protesters are being massacred — and the free world is silent

Opinion: Protesters in Tehran are facing the brutality of the ruthless regime, but human rights advocates around the world have not taken to the streets; the UN has also disappeared; now, the Iranians understand what Israelis learned two years ago: there is no free world

Ben-Dror Yemini | 01.13.26

מחאה מחאות הפגנה הפגנות איראן טהרן 8 בינואר

Iran admits at least 2,000 killed as opposition reports over 12,000 dead in 'largest massacre'

After more than 100 hours of an internet blackout, Iranians were able to call abroad as opposition outlet Iran International claimed an unverified death toll far higher than estimates; an Iranian official confirmed at least 2,000 killed, blaming ‘terrorists,’ including security forces among the dead

Lior Ben Ari | 01.13.26

Up to 10,000 Iranian protesters may have been killed, expert warns

Nati Toobian says at least 5,000 Iranians were killed during a similar uprising seven years ago

ILTV | 01.13.26

טראמפ במסיבת העיתונאים על התקיפה בונצואלה

Turning up pressure: Trump announces 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran

Tariffs take effect immediately, in response to the killing of protesters in recent weeks; more than 100 countries had trade relations with Iran in the first half of 2025, with the largest partners being China, Turkey, Pakistan and India

Calcalist | 01.13.26

Eyewitnesses describe deadly crackdown as Iran protesters face gunfire and mass casualties

Eyewitnesses recount security forces firing live ammunition and machine guns at protesters in Tehran and Karaj, as internet shutdowns obscure the scale of a crackdown that witnesses say has left hundreds, possibly thousands, dead

Omid Habibinia | 01.13.26

Report: Pentagon briefs Trump on military and cyber options for Iran

The White House said diplomacy remains President Trump’s first option on Iran, even as rights groups report at least 646 deaths in a nationwide crackdown on anti-regime protests

ynet, News Agencies | 01.13.26

Iranians use Musk’s Starlink to stay online despite nationwide internet blackout

Authorities in recent days have launched a deadly crackdown on nationwide protests, including a near-complete shutdown of internet service, which is normally provided through fiber-optic cables and cellphone towers

Reuters | 01.13.26

Iran's regime takes harsh measures and sends a signal to Washington

Analysis: Iranian security forces obedience of shoot to kill order sows fear among protesters, but appeal to US to return to negotiations signals there is a chance of lifting the sanctions and improving the economic situation that brought them to the streets in the first place

Ron Ben-Yishai | 01.12.26

אזרחים במרחבים המוגנים בעקבות המטח מאיראן

IDF says Iran protests are 'internal matter' as rumors spark public alarm

False reports of shelter openings in Tel Aviv fueled escalation rumors, prompting the IDF to say Iran’s protests are unrelated to Israel, while stressing readiness for surprise scenarios as mayors said shelters could open if needed

Yoav Zitun, Lihi Gordon | 01.12.26

Report: Trump not afraid of Iran strike, but White House backs diplomacy

Exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi urged President Trump to act against Iran’s regime as protests are crushed, while the White House says Trump prefers diplomacy even as a report says he is leaning toward military action; at least 648 protesters have been killed

News Agencies, Lior Ben Ari | 01.12.26

בית החולים רמב"ם עובר לפעול בחניון התת-קרקעי

Amid tensions with Iran, Israel’s Health Ministry issues emergency readiness guidelines to hospitals

Though there is no change in preparedness, document refreshing guidelines to hospitals, health funds and Magen David Adom is distributed 'in order to promote a rapid transition from routine to emergency', MDA feels chronic shortage of blood donations

Or Hadar | 01.12.26

Trump threatens, protests grow and Khamenei is cornered: deal or escalation?

Amid widespread protests, Iran denies seeking renewed talks with the U.S. as Khamenei weighs major nuclear and missile concessions against the risk of another military clash, prompting skepticism in Israel

Itamar Eichner | 01.12.26

הפגנה בהאג הולנד בעד המפגינים מחאה הפגנות ב איראן עם דגל השאה ותמונות של רזא פהלווי

Iran uses military jamming to block Starlink, tightening grip on internet access amid protests

In further bid to crush unrest, Iran deploys military jammers to block Starlink, cutting off a key lifeline for protesters; emergency satellite access collapsed within hours, with more than 80% of traffic disrupted, a move analysts call a clear sign of distress

Daniela Ginzburg | 01.12.26

World chess body sanctions Iran after women’s team skips Israel match

International Chess Federation rules Iran’s women’s team intentionally boycott Israel at 2024 Chess Olympiad in Budapest, fines Iranian federation 25,000 euros and warns of one-year suspension if penalty not paid within 3 weeks

ynet | 01.12.26

נשים איראניות בכיכר עירונית במרכז העיר אספהאן

Generation of empty pockets: one Iranian woman’s life under economic ruin

Power cuts, rationed showers, shared clothes and bread on credit: Iran’s youth face soaring costs, joblessness and despair; a young Tehran woman explains why protest feels like the only option, and how the crisis could shake mullah rule

Azita, Iran | 01.12.26

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