(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Shukriya Bradost, Virginia Tech (THE CONVERSATION) When Iran’s ongoing protests began ...

Protests have broken out in at least 17 of Iran's 31 provinces, presenting the largest challenge to the country's clerical establishment since 2022, a BBC Verify and BBC Persian analysis has found.

Iran ground to a near standstill Wednesday as businesses, universities and government offices closed under a government-ordered shutdown amid protests caused by a growing political and economic crisis ...

When Iran’s ongoing protests began in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar on Dec. 28 2025, the government initially treated them as manageable and temporary. This perception led to an unprecedented development. In ...