Iran protests erupt over currency crisis and living costs
Iran confronts significant public dissent as protests over the plummeting rial and deteriorating living conditions spread. Discover the drivers of the unrest and its implications.
Iran confronts significant public dissent as protests over the plummeting rial and deteriorating living conditions spread. Discover the drivers of the unrest and its implications.
The US Treasury imposes new sanctions targeting Iran's drone and ballistic programmes, as President Trump warns of military action. Read the latest on the escalating tensions.
Shopkeepers in Tehran's historic Grand Bazaar closed stores in protest against soaring prices and a collapsing currency, voicing anger at the regime. Read more on the deepening crisis.
Shopkeepers in Tehran's Grand Bazaar close stores, chanting against the plunging rial and soaring prices. Discover the impact of Iran's deepening economic turmoil.
Iranian traders stage second day of protests after the rial's collapse to 1.42 million against the dollar. Inflation soars to 42.2%, fuelling fears of hyperinflation. Read the full analysis.
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian claims a full-scale conflict with the West, calling it worse than the Iran-Iraq War. The statement comes days before a crucial meeting between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu.
President Donald Trump has pledged a $1,776 'warrior dividend' for US military personnel before Christmas. Discover the details and the funding questions surrounding this $2.6bn pledge.
Iran's rial currency has collapsed to a historic low of 1.2 million to the US dollar, intensifying economic hardship for citizens as nuclear sanctions bite. Discover the causes and consequences.
Retail giant Costco files a lawsuit against the Trump administration, seeking a full refund of billions paid in tariffs if the Supreme Court deems them unlawful. Explore the legal battle and its impact on prices.
Iran will boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC after the US limited visas for its delegation. The protest highlights ongoing political tensions impacting global sports.
Iran publicly executes convicted rapist as execution numbers dramatically increase, with women facing unprecedented rates under Khamenei's regime. Read the shocking statistics.
Donald Trump promises $2000 tariff cheques by mid-2026, but his administration admits legislation is needed. Learn about the political and legal challenges facing this pledge.
President Trump's plan for $2,000 'tariff dividend' cheques faces a major obstacle as his Treasury Secretary states Congress must approve, making immediate payments unlikely. Discover the economic implications.
Tehran faces unprecedented drought with just 1mm of rain this year. Discover the desperate measures from mass prayers to cloud seeding as Iran confronts a potential water catastrophe.
Donald Trump floats $2000 rebate checks for Americans using tariff revenue, but Congressional approval remains hurdle. Read the latest developments on this economic proposal.
Australian farmers face potential 22% tariff on beef exports if Trump wins US election, threatening £100 million trade. Industry leaders demand government action.
Lindsay and Craig Foreman from East Sussex have started a hunger strike in Tehran's Evin Prison after feeling 'let down' by the UK government. Their family pleads for action.
The Trump administration is proposing $2,000 tariff rebate checks for families earning under $100,000. Discover the plan's details and the expert warnings about its economic impact.
Explore the details of Trump's proposed $2,000 rebate checks, the potential $300bn cost, and the political hurdles it faces in Congress. Discover the full story.
Exclusive intelligence reveals Iran's main opposition group has mobilised 20,000 fighters along border regions as nationwide protests against the regime intensify. Defence experts warn of escalating conflict.
A teenage child bride in Iran faces imminent execution unless her family can raise £80,000 in 'blood money' after she killed her abusive husband in self-defence. The shocking case has drawn international condemnation.
In a dramatic political showdown, the US Senate has voted to block Donald Trump's sweeping tariff plans, marking the first major legislative rebuke of his economic agenda and forcing significant policy revisions.
Exclusive: A British couple imprisoned in Iran on espionage charges reveal their fading hope as diplomatic efforts stall and prison conditions worsen in shocking new testimony.
A British-Iranian couple detained in Iran for over five years await a verdict that could determine their fate, as diplomatic efforts continue to secure their release.
Brave Iranian women are staging public demonstrations against mandatory headscarf laws, dancing unveiled in the streets while the regime intensifies its crackdown on female singers and social media content creators.
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking rise in executions of Iranian women who fought back against violent partners, as regime intensifies crackdown on women's rights
Former President Donald Trump's controversial proposal to leverage government shutdowns could jeopardise vital nutrition programmes while redirecting tariff revenues, raising alarm among anti-poverty advocates.
Former President Donald Trump unveils controversial plan to send tariff revenue directly to American households as cash payments, sparking economic debate ahead of potential second term.
Iran's president has announced an urgent plan to move the country's capital from Tehran, citing severe water shortages and environmental threats that make the city increasingly uninhabitable.
The UN Security Council fails to prevent the automatic reimposition of crippling nuclear sanctions on Iran, plunging diplomatic efforts into chaos and escalating global tensions over Tehran's atomic programme.