In a speech broadcast by state television, Khamenei said the protests had left "several thousand" people dead, the first indication from an Iranian leader of the extent of the casualties from the wave of protests that began December 28 and led to a bloody crackdown
17 January,2026 11:25 PM IST | Dubai | AP
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday (local time) said that the US President Donald Trump and his team were "closely monitoring the situation in Iran. Addressing a press briefing, White House Press Secretary said, "all options remain on the table for the President"
16 January,2026 08:54 AM IST | Washington | ANI
Erfan Soltani is imprisoned in Karaj outside Tehran after his arrest and is facing charges of propaganda against Iran's Islamic system and acting against national security, the judiciary said in a statement carried by state TV
15 January,2026 07:04 PM IST | Paris | AFP
Human rights activists has also appealed for international support to stop Erfan Soltani’s execution. He has been unable to seek legal counsel to defend himself. The 26-year-old has been charged with “waging war against God”, an offence punishable by death in Iran
14 January,2026 07:39 PM IST | Tehran | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
