Analysis: Why Bombing Iran Won't Bring Democracy
As Trump threatens military action, experts argue lasting change in Iran requires support for civil society, independent media & rule of law, not regime change by force. Read the full analysis.
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Iran Protesters Feel Betrayed by Trump's Reversal
Iranian protesters who believed Donald Trump's promises of support now face mass arrests and brutality as US intervention stalls. Read the full story of dashed hopes.
Iran Rapper Describes 'Massacre' as Regime Admits Thousands Dead
Iranian rapper Meraj Tehrani, who witnessed the protests, describes a 'massacre on the streets' and claims foreign militias were involved. Supreme Leader Khamenei admits 'several thousand' deaths.
Iranian cleric calls for protester executions
Hardline Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami brands demonstrators as foreign 'soldiers', demanding death penalty amid a brutal crackdown that has left thousands dead or detained.
Iranians Abroad on Protests, Regime Change, and Foreign Intervention
Exclusive views from Iranians abroad with family caught in the crisis. From calls for US intervention to fears of foreign meddling, we explore the diaspora's hopes and fears for Iran's future.
Violent Protest at Iran's London Embassy: Four in Hospital
Four people hospitalised after violent disorder erupts outside Iranian embassy in London. Police officers injured by thrown missiles. Read the latest on the arrests and protests.
Violent disorder at Iran's London embassy leaves four in hospital
Four people hospitalised and multiple arrests after protests outside the Iranian embassy in Kensington turn violent. Police officers injured as missiles thrown. Read the latest.
Violence at Iran's London Embassy: Four in Hospital
Four people were hospitalised and police officers injured after a protest outside the Iranian embassy in London turned violent. Get the latest on the arrests and ongoing police presence.
Iran Plans Permanent Break from Global Internet
Iranian activists report a confidential plan to permanently sever global internet access, making it a 'government privilege' only for vetted individuals after 2026. Learn about the national internet and ongoing blackout.
Over 110 Iran Protest Deaths Verified by Sky News
Sky News investigation verifies over 110 deaths in Iran's crackdown, revealing evidence of regime cover-ups and families forced to pay 'bullet fees'. Read the victims' stories.
Shah's Son Seeks Leadership Role in Post-Islamic Republic Iran
Reza Pahlavi, son of Iran's last Shah, asserts he is 'uniquely positioned' to ensure a stable transition of power. He calls for targeted Western intervention as protests continue. Read the full analysis.
Australians report surveillance in calls to Iran
Iranian Australians report chilling surveillance during calls to relatives in Iran, with authorities openly ordering them to hang up. As the regime's crackdown continues, the diaspora fears for family safety.
Reza Pahlavi: Viable opposition leader for Iran?
Reza Pahlavi, exiled son of Iran's last Shah, galvanises protesters but remains divisive. Is he the answer to the Islamic Republic's 'dead end'? Explore the complex debate.
Netanyahu's call stopped Trump's Iran air strikes
A dramatic phone call from Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly convinced Donald Trump to call off imminent air strikes on Iran, as tensions soared over mass executions. Read the full report.
Iran protests slow after deadly crackdown, 2,637 killed
Iran's protest movement appears to slow under a brutal state crackdown, with over 2,600 deaths reported. Trump walks back military threats as authorities deny execution plans. Read the latest.
Iran's Chilling Threat to Trump Over Protest Crackdown
Iran issues a direct threat to US President Donald Trump on state TV, escalating tensions over the regime's violent crackdown on nationwide protests. Full analysis of the crisis.
Iran spares protester Essam Soltani from execution
Iranian authorities have reversed a death sentence for protester Essam Soltani, 26, as the US warns of 'strong options'. Over 2,000 feared dead in unrest. Read the latest.
Trump: Iran has halted protest executions
US President Donald Trump states he has received assurances from Iran that executions of protesters have stopped. Latest on the crisis, airspace reopening, and rising death toll.
Iranian Australians Fear for Families Amid Blackout
Iranian Australians in Sydney and Newcastle describe the anguish of being cut off from loved ones during Iran's violent crackdown on protests. Read their harrowing stories.
World Waits as Iran Faces Execution of Protester
The world awaits news on Iranian protester Erfan Soltani amid fears of execution, as Donald Trump warns Tehran of 'very strong action'. Over 2,400 are reported dead in the crackdown.
Iran Protests: Over 2,000 Killed, Trump Warns Regime
Massive anti-government protests in Iran have left thousands dead. Donald Trump warns of 'strong action' as international pressure mounts. Read the latest updates.
Trump Warns Iran Over Protester Execution, US Urges Evacuation
Donald Trump promises 'help' to Iranian protesters as a 26-year-old faces imminent execution. The US urges citizens to leave Iran amid escalating tensions and a death toll exceeding 2,000.
Trump to Iran Protesters: 'Help is on the way'
Donald Trump urges Iranian protesters to rise up as death toll exceeds 2,000. He warns abusers 'will pay a very big price' and cryptically promises help. Read the latest.
Iran Protests: Stories of the 75 Verified Dead
Sky News verifies identities of 75 killed in Iran protests, including a sculptor and teenage footballer. Read their stories and the latest on the crackdown.
Iran protester faces execution, Trump cancels meetings
A 26-year-old Iranian protester could be executed imminently as the death toll from unrest surpasses 2000. Donald Trump urges demonstrators to 'keep protesting' and halts talks with officials.
Iran Crackdown: 2,000+ Dead Amid Internet Blackout
Sky News verification reveals the scale of Iran's protest crackdown: 2,000+ deaths, 16,000+ arrests, and a nationwide internet shutdown. Discover the verified facts.
Iran Crackdown: 400+ Eye Gunshot Injuries in One Hospital
Iranian doctors report a brutal crackdown on protests, with over 400 eye gunshot injuries in a single Tehran hospital. Tens of thousands protest in the largest anti-government movement since 2009. Read the full report.
Trump threatens Iran intervention over protestor deaths
Former US President Donald Trump threatens military intervention in Iran, sparking oil price fears. UK and allies condemn violence but rule out action. Read the latest analysis.
Limited US Military Options in Iran Crisis
Analysis of why President Trump has few viable military options to support Iranian protesters, examining regional deployments, strategic risks, and potential consequences.
UK sanctions Iran over protest killings and arrests
The UK announces sweeping new sanctions targeting Iran's key industries in response to the regime's violent repression of protests. Foreign Secretary summons Iranian ambassador.
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