Reports related to demonstrations and public protests
Israeli security officials have assessed that Mujtaba Khamenei leads the faction opposing concessions in negotiations and is preparing for renewed hostilities in Iran.
Thousands of Iranian supporters of Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi have joined hundreds of thousands of protesters in central London for the "Unite the Kingdom" march, demonstrating against mass immigration, Islamism, and attacks on freedom of speech.
Arabiya reported, citing sources, that Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsen Naqvi traveled to Iran to negotiate an agreement, with positive progress made on issues related to the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear matters.
On May 16, a U.S. Army helicopter observed and monitored commercial ships flying over waters near the Strait of Hormuz as part of the U.S. enforcement of the maritime blockade against Iran. As of that date, 78 commercial ships were redirected, and 4 were disabled to ensure compliance.
Iranians in Finland gathered in Helsinki on Saturday to support the national revolution against the Islamic Republic, chanting "regime change."
In Iran, ongoing arrests, executions, and asset seizures of protesters continue amid an escalating poverty crisis. Legal experts discuss the process for citizens to challenge the confiscation of their assets and the feasibility of reclaiming seized property.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he will take actions to ensure the Strait is opened, prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, and reduce global energy prices.
U.S. President Donald Trump discusses Iran, stating they have a "fake press" and cannot be trusted to uphold nuclear deals, while also mentioning Chinese President Xi Jinping's agreement on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
In 2026, an Iranian citizen describes the year as a continuous state of upheaval due to the ongoing revolution, government crackdowns, and military conflict. The individual expresses that outsiders cannot comprehend the perpetual uncertainty and trauma experienced during this period.
The US State Department announced on Thursday that the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended for an additional 45 days to allow for further progress.
On December 14, 2025, U.S. Marine Corps F-35B aircraft took off from the USS Tripoli (LHA 7) as it transited the Arabian Sea. The F-35B variant, known for its short takeoff and vertical landing capabilities, operates from the U.S. Navy’s largest amphibious ships.
Twitter user Babak Taghvaee states that Izz al-Din al-Haddad is in "hell" and compares him to figures like Sinwar, Osama bin Laden, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, and Ayatollah Khamenei, labeling them as terrorists.
