Iran

Scientists voice concern about threats of integrating artificial intelligence into military systems

Thousands killed in recent antigovernment demonstrations which Tehran blames on foreign-backed ‘terrorists and rioters’

US president says Washington watching Tehran closely, with ‘a lot of ships’ due to arrive in coming days

Authorities accuse a range of prominent figures of fomenting protests as it seeks to reassert control

Some of the heaviest clashes and highest number of ⁠deaths took place in Kurdish areas in northwest of country

Trump Redux is tumescent with the power of the world’s greatest military

Governments are hoarding rice and grain as insurance against a world they increasingly view as unstable. But many economists believe it could be counter-productive

Over 3,000 deaths have been confirmed since anti-government protests began in December

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said US president Donald Trump was culpable for ‘deaths’ and ‘damage’ in the Islamic Republic

Whatever is to come next must be shaped by the democratic aspirations of Iranians, rather than foreign interventionism

Many unable to contact relatives since internet blackout was imposed earlier this month

Trump claims protest killings have halted and plays down military threats

Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman have been engaged in a joint effort to highlight risks of military strikes

US president issues threat against regime as reported death toll from the crisis surges past 2,700

To speak out is to risk serious consequences

Authorities enforced one of the deepest blackouts in history but smuggled Starlink devices have helped to get information out

As Trump threatens tariffs on countries trading with Iran, figures show Irish exports fell to €5.7m from €40m in 2024

Micheál Martin knows demonstrating competence on domestic issues remains the biggest challenge

US president considering military intervention and has cancelled meetings with officials until killings of protesters stops

Security forces must split, and there must be a clear and credible regime successor

Angry protests have spread from the markets and universities of major cities to the impoverished hinterland towns

Opposition parties set to focus on affordability and Government waste and bureaucracy

US-based rights group says it has verified the deaths of 599 people since latest antigovernment protests began in Iran

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More than 10,600 arrested since beginning of unrest across country in late December, rights group says

Martin supports further EU sanctions as political parties in Ireland condemn regime’s repression against demonstrators

Reza Pahlavi, eldest son of the last shah, ousted in the 1979 clerical coup, emerges as leading figure in opposition

Rubina Aminian, 23, struck by bullet from behind after joining Tehran protest from college, says human rights group

Both nations were once close allies and major trading partners, including the sale of arms

Leadership of the Islamic Republic is under unprecedented pressure following massive protests

Iranians express solidarity with demonstrations in Iran against hardline government

Protesters in Dublin say those opposed to leader’s removal do not reflect views of Venezuelans

Iranian rights group has documented 65 deaths including 50 protesters and 15 security personnel as of yesterday

Internet is cut and air travel restricted as unrest escalates into most serious challenge to regime in years

Focus of protests shifts from economic grievances to demands for political change

Demonstrations that began last month over slide in currency now reflect broader disaffection with Iran’s religious rulers

Many business owners have closed their shops and called for measures to rescue to economy

Name-changing Marinera ship has long been part of shadow fleet used to dodge western sanctions

Protests are shaking the regime but might not directly topple it. But change could soon come regardless

Demonstrations expanded from economic focus to broader frustrations, with some chanting against country’s rulers