Reports related to demonstrations and public protests
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.
In an interview with Fox News reporter Bret Baier, U.S. President Donald Trump defended America's performance in the war against the Islamic Republic of Iran, stating that the U.S. has shown restraint despite having the capability to completely destroy Iran's infrastructure. Trump also noted that the U.S. has targeted Kharg Island except for the section related to oil export terminals.
Acclaimed Iranian director Asghar Farhadi expressed regret at a Cannes Film Festival press conference on Friday, April 15, 2025, over the deaths of civilians during the war and the fatalities of protesters in December demonstrations. He emphasized that opposing the killing of one group does not imply acceptance of the killing of another group, and stressed that the loss of human life in any circumstances is unacceptable.
Former President Trump stated that the United States implemented a ceasefire in Iran at the request of other nations, particularly Pakistan, despite his personal reservations about the decision.
Mohammad Nabi Mousavi-Fard, the Friday prayer leader of Ahvaz, stated that the Islamic Republic has put the United States in a position with no viable military solution, emphasizing that Iran's dignity and defensive capabilities remain unimpaired. He also declared that the armed forces and Basij are fully prepared to respond decisively to any enemy aggression.
