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08-01-2026
Violent clashes have been reported in several locations in Iran as anti-government protests continued for an 11th day, sparked by the country's economic crisis. The protests have spread to 111 cities and towns across all 31 provinces, with at least 34 protesters and four security personnel killed, and 2,200 protesters arrested. The unrest began on December 28 when shopkeepers protested against the sharp fall in the value of the Iranian currency, the rial. University students soon joined, and the protests spread to other cities, with crowds chanting slogans against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and sometimes in support of Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's late former shah. The government has responded with force, with security forces firing guns and tear gas at protesters. The protests have been the most widespread since an uprising in 2022 sparked by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini.
Entities: Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Reza Pahlavi, Mahsa Amini, Masoud Pezeshkian • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
08-01-2026
At least 36 people have been killed in anti-government protests across Iran, according to a US-based rights group. The protests, which began over soaring inflation, have spread to over 250 locations in 27 provinces. The Iranian government has responded with force, and President Trump has warned of possible US intervention. The situation remains unclear, with rumors swirling about the government's plans and the potential for further escalation.
Entities: Iran, United States, Donald Trump, Tehran, Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
08-01-2026
Iran executed a man convicted of spying for Israel's Mossad intelligence agency as the country grapples with nationwide protests against its autocratic regime. The protests, which have been ongoing for 11 days, have resulted in nearly 40 deaths and have been fueled by economic hardship and frustration with the government. The US President Trump has threatened to intervene if protesters are not protected, but there has been no overt sign of follow-through on this threat. Iran's government has responded to the protests by announcing economic measures to help citizens, including tripling subsidies for basic goods, and has taken a hard line against its adversaries, Israel and the US.
Entities: Iran, Israel, Mossad, Ali Ardestani, President Trump • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
08-01-2026
The article reports on the ongoing protests in Iran, which have entered their tenth day, with demonstrators appealing to President Trump for help. The protests have resulted in at least 29 deaths and over 1,200 arrests, with security forces using pellet guns, tear gas, and direct assaults on protesters. The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) claims that protesters have taken over two cities in western Iran, Abdanan and Malekshahi, with demonstrators chanting 'Death to Khamenei.' The unrest is driven by economic desperation and political anger, with protests spreading across dozens of cities in multiple provinces. Exiled Iranian leaders, including Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, have urged continued resistance, while US officials, including Trump and Sen. Lindsey Graham, have issued warnings to the Iranian regime.
Entities: Iran, President Trump, National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), Abdanan, Malekshahi • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
08-01-2026
The article reports on the escalating tensions between Iran and the United States following comments made by President Donald Trump regarding the treatment of protesters in Iran. Trump warned that the US would intervene if Iran violently suppressed the protests, prompting a response from Iran's military leader, Maj. Gen. Amir Hatami, who threatened preemptive action against perceived threats. The protests in Iran have been ongoing, driven by economic woes and international backlash against the regime's handling of demonstrators. The Iranian government has attempted to quell the unrest by providing subsidies to citizens, but the situation remains volatile.
Entities: Iran, United States, Donald Trump, Amir Hatami, National Council of Resistance of Iran • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
08-01-2026
Iranian protesters have intensified nationwide demonstrations, directly appealing to President Donald Trump while chanting anti-regime slogans. Protesters in Tehran symbolically renamed a street after Trump, and other videos captured handwritten appeals reading, 'Don’t let them kill us.' The appeals came as demonstrators faced a widening security crackdown, including the deployment of armed units and tear gas near major civilian sites in Tehran. Exiled Iranian opposition leader Reza Pahlavi said the current unrest represents a historic opportunity to end Iran’s Islamic Republic. The protests have spread to over 100 cities, with reports of continued protests and strikes across the country, including in Tehran, Tabriz, Qazvin, Kermanshah, Kerman, Shiraz, Falavarjan, and Bandar Abbas. The Human Rights Activists News Agency reported at least 36 people killed since protests began, including 34 protesters and two members of Iran’s security forces, with more than 2,000 arrests nationwide.
Entities: Iran, Donald Trump, Reza Pahlavi, Tehran, Washington Institute • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
08-01-2026
Protests have been ongoing in Iran for nearly two weeks, sparked by the country's economic crisis and hyperinflation. The demonstrations, which began on December 28, have spread to over 280 locations in 27 provinces. The protesters are angry about the government's inability to alleviate their economic struggles, and the security forces have responded with violence, including gunfire and hospital raids. The situation has been described as 'crimes against humanity' by a survivor of the violence.
Entities: Iran, Malekshahi, Revolutionary Guards, Sky News, Amnesty International • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
08-01-2026
Protests have been ongoing in Iran for over a week, sparked by a worsening economic crisis and exacerbated by international sanctions and a recent war with Israel and the US. Demonstrations began in Tehran on December 28 and have since spread to over 280 locations in 27 provinces, with at least 36 people killed and 2,076 detained. The protests have evolved from focusing on economic issues to wider political grievances, with chants of anti-government statements and calls for change. The Iranian government has responded with a mix of repression and attempts at dialogue, while the US has weighed in with threats of intervention.
Entities: Iran, Tehran, US, Donald Trump, Israel • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
08-01-2026
Protests have spread across major cities in Iran, with merchants and business owners closing their shops to protest the dire state of the economy and plunging currency. The government has responded with force, deploying security forces to beat and arrest protesters. The head of the judiciary has threatened to intensify crackdowns and prosecute protesters. Despite the government's conciliatory tone, videos on social media show security forces firing shots and beating demonstrators. At least 36 people have been killed and over 2,000 arrested. The protests have been fueled by economic woes, including a sharp devaluation of the currency and rising prices.
Entities: Iran, Tehran, Tabriz, Isfahan, Mashhad • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
