Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps warned on Thursday that opponents could face a blow “even stronger than January 8,” signaling the possibility of a renewed and harsher crackdown if street protests resume.
IRGC threatens stronger response to 'instillation of fear and street riots' The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that any renewed protests in the country would face a harsher response than the previous crackdown in January, in which thousands were killed. In a statement, IRGC said “the evil enemy, failing to achieve its field battle goals, is once again pursuing the instillation of fear and street riots,” and vowed to deliver “a stronger blow than on January 8” if fresh unrest breaks out.
Millions hit streets in Iran as Quds Day rallies begin across country Millions of people took to the streets across Iran on Friday to mark International Quds Day, expressing support for Palestinians and condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza, according to Iranian state media. IRNA reported that crowds gathered in cities across the country on the last Friday of Ramadan, chanting slogans and carrying banners in solidarity with Palestinians during the annual demonstrations. Millions of Iranians have poured into the streets across the country on the last Friday of Ramadan to mark International Quds Day, expressing unwavering support for the Palestinian people and denouncing the ongoing Israeli regime’s atrocities in Gaza.
Iran's police chief has warned that his forces would treat anyone taking to the streets "at the enemy's request" as an enemy.
New Delhi [India]. March 12 (ANI): BJP MP Kangana Ranaut said on Thursday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will navigate the country through the alleged LPG shortage crisis in the same way as he did during the Covid Pandemic. Ranaut slammed the opposition for protesting the LPG cylinder crisis and hailed PM Modi's leadership, highlighting India's progress amid global uncertainties.
Protester alleges that Iranian handler ‘turned around and looked at us and then drew a line on his throat and pointed to us’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australian police investigated a complaint involving an Iranian regime-linked handler for the country’s football team after a group of activists alleged he threatened to kill them them at a Women’s Asian Cup match last week. The criminal investigation, confirmed by Queensland police, has led to renewed calls from the Iranian diaspora for tougher immigration screening processes to block people linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) – a proscribed state sponsor of terrorism – from entering the country. Continue reading...
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], March 12 (ANI): Led by Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Congress leaders continued their protests in the Parliament premises over the reports of nationwide shortage of LPG gas cylinders on Thursday. The INDIA bloc leaders have sought a discussion on the reported shortage of LPG amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
Smoke plumes rising nearby Bahrain Airport Reuters reported plumes of smoke rising from the vicinity of Bahrain Airport. Situation in the area remains unclear.
Thousands of Iranians crowded the streets of Tehran on Wednesday to mourn military commanders killed by U. S. and Israeli strikes.
Dan Johnson hears from Iranians at a crossing in north-west Iran about their thoughts on the war and regime.
UK's Shabana Mahmood approves police request to ban pro-Palestine march Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 03/11/2026 - 09:57 Home secretary cites 'threats to public disorder' as she warns against taking part in annual 'Al-Quds day' that was first marked in Iran over four decades ago British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is pictured with Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a visit to a mosque in southern England, on 23 October 2025 (Peter Nicholls/AFP) Off The British Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has approved a request by Metropolitan Police to ban this year's Al-Quds day protest in London. Mahmood cited the threat to public disorder in a post she made on social media platform X on Wednesday. The event was first held in Iran after the Islamic Revolution of 1979 and is billed as a global day of solidarity in support of Palestine .
Britain’s government invoked rarely-used powers to ban a pro-Palestinian protest march scheduled for Sunday.
New Delhi [India], March 11 (ANI): Indian students studying in Iran have begun making arrangements to leave the country amid growing safety concerns, with the first batch expected to depart for the Armenia border on Thursday as evacuation plans gradually take shape.
Paris [France], March 11 (ANI): In his latest address, the former crown prince of Iran Reza Pahlavi has called on citizens to remain inside their homes, prepare for a decisive phase of political struggle, and continue a nationwide strike, describing the current moment as a critical stage in a broader campaign against authorities.
Annual demonstration in support of Palestinian rights especially sensitive in light of US-Israel war on Iran On Sunday, thousands of demonstrators were expected to march through London for al-Quds Day, an annual demonstration in support of Palestinian rights. But the march, which has taken place in the UK for more than 40 years, has been banned by home secretary, Shabana Mahmood. Announcing her decision to ban the march after a request by the Metropolitan police, Mahmood said she was “satisfied doing so is necessary to prevent serious public disorder, due to the scale of the protest and multiple counterprotests, in the context of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East”.
Britain banned London’s al-Quds march on Sunday, saying the annual event organized by a pro-Islamic Republic group could trigger serious disorder as tensions over Iran and planned counter-protests intensify.
Iran’s police chief says protesters will be treated as ‘enemies’ and that security forces remain stationed in the streets How have you been affected by the latest Middle East events? Continue reading...
The BBC's Emily Wither speaks to people who have left Iran on a border crossing in eastern Turkey.
Two teens reportedly brought explosive devices to a protest over the Iran war An attempted bomb attack during a protest outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence in Manhattan is being investigated as an "act of ISIS-inspired terrorism," US officials have said.
Protesters have briefly blocked a bus taking the Iranian women's football team out of their Gold Coast hotel. The group of a few dozen physically sat in front of the vehicle to block it. They chanted 'save our girls' as the vehicle attempted to make its exit.
