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12.01.2026 16:50 More than 500 people have been killed during anti-government protests, a US-based human rights group says.

12.01.2026 11:20 The US president says Iranian leaders have called "to negotiate", but adds the US "may have to act" before a meeting.

12.01.2026 11:20 US President Donald Trump ordered the "large-scale strikes" on Saturday, US Central Command announced.

12.01.2026 11:20 Anti-government protests in Iran have continued for the 13th consecutive day.

11.01.2026 14:00 Medics at two hospitals telling the BBC more than 100 bodies have been brought in over a two day period.

11.01.2026 14:00 The deal was announced in the early hours of Sunday morning after a week of violent clashes.

10.01.2026 13:01 There were signs authorities were intensifying their crackdown as protests continued.

10.01.2026 03:40 The largest demonstrations in years have left at least 48 protesters dead, human rights groups say. Trump told reporters on Friday that Iran was in "big trouble'.

09.01.2026 22:20 Iranian authorities appear to be unusually restrained in reacting to mass protests, a possible result of Donald Trump's threat to intervene.

09.01.2026 17:20 People inside Iran tell the BBC why demonstrators are turning out in massive numbers.

09.01.2026 17:20 BBC News Persian profiles the former crown prince who is once again seeking a role in shaping his country's future.

09.01.2026 11:50 In video verified by BBC Persian, protesters in Iran can be heard chanting anti-government slogans.

09.01.2026 02:10 Rallies on major roads in the capital and in Iran's second city were peaceful and not dispersed by security forces.

09.01.2026 02:10 The protests on Thursday appear to be the most widespread since the movement began on December 28.

08.01.2026 21:10 The army says it has met its goal of clearing the area of non-state weapons but Israel calls the move "insufficient".