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31-12-2025
Protests have erupted across Iran for the third consecutive day following the Iranian rial's record low against the US dollar. The demonstrations, sparked by shopkeepers in Tehran's Grand Bazaar, have spread to multiple cities, with protesters chanting anti-government slogans and calling for the downfall of the regime. The Iranian government has responded by using tear gas to disperse the crowds and has announced the replacement of the central bank governor. The US has expressed support for the protesters, with the state department praising their courage and standing with those seeking dignity and a better future. The protests have also drawn reaction from Israel, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussing the issue with US President Donald Trump.
Entities: Iran, Tehran, US, Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
31-12-2025
US President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida to discuss the Gaza peace plan, warning Hamas to disarm 'very quickly' or face consequences. Trump stated that Israel had 'lived up to the plan 100%' despite continued attacks in Gaza, and that reconstruction could begin soon. The peace plan requires Hamas to disarm, a technocratic government to be established, and Israeli troops to withdraw. Critics have raised concerns that Netanyahu may delay the process, and Hamas officials have insisted that disarmament should occur alongside progress towards an independent Palestinian state. Trump also warned Iran against resuming its nuclear weapons program, stating that the US would launch further attacks if necessary.
Entities: Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, Gaza, Hamas, Israel • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
31-12-2025
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed a harsh response to any attack after US President Donald Trump warned that the US would 'knock the hell out of them' if Iran resumes its nuclear program. The threat of new military action comes months after a 12-day air war in June that killed nearly 1,100 Iranians. Trump made the comments during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has pressed successive US administrations to take a harder line against Iran. Iran has insisted it is no longer enriching uranium, but the US and Israel remain concerned about its nuclear capabilities.
Entities: Masoud Pezeshkian, Donald Trump, Iran, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
31-12-2025
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing political scrutiny after UK counterterrorism police began assessing social media posts by Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah, whom Starmer had publicly welcomed back to Britain following his release from prison in Egypt. The posts, made between 2008 and 2014, include remarks endorsing violence against 'U.S. soldiers, Zionists, and police.' Abd El-Fattah apologized for the posts, stating they reflected his anger and frustration during regional crises. The incident has sparked controversy, with opposition lawmakers criticizing the government's handling of the case and calling for Abd El-Fattah's removal from Britain.
Entities: Alaa Abd El-Fattah, Keir Starmer, Egypt, Britain, UK • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
31-12-2025
Protests escalated across Iran on Monday as demonstrators confronted security forces in Tehran and Mashhad, with authorities deploying tear gas amid strikes and street clashes. The protests, which continued into the night, were sparked by economic grievances and calls for the downfall of the ruling clerics. The unrest gained international attention, with former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressing support for the protesters. The Iranian government responded by placing security forces on heightened alert and instructing the interior minister to open talks with protesters' representatives.
Entities: Iran, Tehran, Mashhad, National Council of Resistance of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
31-12-2025
The article discusses the ongoing protests in Iran, which have entered their third day, with demonstrators voicing their discontent against the government due to economic collapse, currency crisis, and long-standing public grievances. President Trump and other US administration officials have expressed support for the protesters, with Trump criticizing Iran's economic situation and the government's violent response to the protests. The protests have spread across various cities in Iran, including Tehran, Isfahan, and Hamadan, with reports of clashes between security forces and demonstrators, and the use of tear gas and live fire. Iranian officials have acknowledged the unrest but defended their approach, while independent analysts warn that the situation reflects deeper structural strains and a critical threshold of internal stability.
Entities: Donald Trump, Iran, Tehran, National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), Ali Khamenei • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
31-12-2025
University students in Iran have joined protests against the country's soaring cost of living, with demonstrations taking place in Tehran and other cities. The protests come as Iran's economy struggles with high inflation, reaching 42.5% in December, and a significant decline in the value of the rial against the US dollar. The government has acknowledged the protests, with President Masoud Pezeshkian calling for a dialogue with protest leaders. The demonstrations are the first major protests since Israeli and US strikes on Iran in June, which prompted widespread patriotic solidarity. The economic crisis is attributed to US sanctions and threats of Israeli strikes, as well as the country's nuclear programme controversy.
Entities: Iran, Tehran, Reza Shah, Masoud Pezeshkian, US • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
