People wave flags during a demonstration in support of the national protests in Iran, in Barcelona, Spain January 13, 2026.
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Iran unrest LIVE updates | MEA urges Indians to leave Iran, stay in contact with embassy
In continuation of the advisory issued by the Government of India on 5 January 2026, and in view of the evolving situation in Iran, MEA in a statement issued on Wednesday advised Indian nationals who are currently in Iran (students, pilgrims, business persons and tourists) are advised to leave Iran by available means of transport, including commercial flights.
"It is reiterated that all Indian citizens and PIOs should exercise due caution, avoid areas of protests or demonstrations, stay in contact with the Indian Embassy in Iran and monitor local media for any developments. All Indian nationals in Iran are requested to also have their travel and immigration documents, including passports and IDs, readily available with them. They are requested to contact the Indian Embassy for any assistance in this regard," the MEA said.
Iran unrest LIVE updates | Some personnel were advised to leave US military base in Qatar, diplomats tell Reuters
Some personnel were advised to leave the US military's Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar by Wednesday evening, three diplomats told Reuters.
The US embassy in Doha had no immediate comment.
Al Udeid is the Middle East's largest US base housing around 10,000 troops. Ahead of the US air strikes on Iran in June some personnel were moved off US bases in the Middle East.
Iran unrest LIVE updates | 'Direct communication' between Washington and Tehran halted amid Trump's threats: Senior Iranian official tells Reuters
Iran's judiciary signals fast trials and executions for those detained in nationwide protests
This comes despite US President Donald Trump's warning against hanging its own citizens.
Former Iran queen Farah Pahlavi says freedom will soon be celebrated together in Iran
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenslyy comes in support of Iranian protesters
"We support the position on Iran: A regime that has lasted so many years and killed so many people does not deserve to exist. Changes are needed," he said.
Death toll from crackdown on protests in Iran jumps to at least 2,571, activists say
The figure came from the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency.
The activist group said 2,403 of the dead were protesters and 147 were government-affiliated.
US President Donald Trump says death toll from Iran protest crackdown is 'significant'
Starlink offers free service in Iran
This comes after other communications were cut in protest crackdown.
US will take 'very strong action' if Iran hangs protesters, Trump tells CBS News
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the United States would take "very strong action" if the Iranian government starts hanging protesters, but did not elaborate on what those actions would be.
"I haven't heard about the hanging. If they hang them, you're going to see some things... We will take very strong action if they do such a thing," Trump told CBS News in an interview.
Iran eases some communications restrictions as activists say death toll spikes to 2,000
Iran eased some restrictions on its people and, for the first time in days, allowed them to make phone calls abroad via their mobile phones on Tuesday. It did not ease restrictions on the internet or permit texting services to be restored as the death toll from days of bloody protests against the state rose to at least 2,000 people, according to activists.
Iran threatens death penalty for 'rioters' as concern grows for protester
Iranian authorities will press charges punishable by death against some individuals arrested during recent demonstrations, prosecutors said on Tuesday, as concern grew that one man arrested during the protests already risks imminent execution.
UK, Italy & Germany summon Iranian envoy over killing of protestors
Germany summoned Iran's ambassador in Berlin on Tuesday over a crackdown by Iranian authorities on protesters after two weeks of unrest across the country, the foreign ministry said.
Italy aso said it had summoned the Iranian ambassador over the "absolutely unacceptable" crackdown by Iranian authorities to quell protests across the country.
UK govt says summoned Iran ambassador over protest crackdown. (Reuters)
Trump tells Iranians to keep protesting, says 'help is on its way'
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday told Iranians to keep protesting and said help was on the way, but did not give details.
"Iranian Patriots, KEEP PROTESTING - TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS!!!... HELP IS ON ITS WAY," Trump said in a post on Truth Social, adding he had canceled all meetings with Iranian Officials until the "senseless killing" of protesters stopped.
France summons Iranian envoy over crackdown, foreign minister says
France's foreign minister said he had summoned the Iranian ambassador on Tuesday over the "unbearable and inhumane" crackdown by Iranian authorities to quell protests across the country.
"I have conveyed this condemnation to my Iranian counterpart. It will be reiterated to the Iranian ambassador in Paris, whom I summoned today," Jean-Noel Barrot told lawmakers in parliament.
"There can be no impunity for those who turned their weapons against peaceful protesters." (Reuters)
2000 killed, say officials as they blame deaths on 'terrorists'
Around 2,000 people have been killed in the protests, an Iranian official told Reuters, blaming "terrorists" for the deaths of civilians and security personnel. Human rights groups had previously tallied around 600 deaths. Adding to the stress on Iran's clerical rulers, US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened military action over Tehran's severe crackdown on the protests, which follow an Israeli and US bombing campaign last year against Iran's nuclear program and key officials. (Reuters)
Iran eases some restrictions, allows calls abroad as death toll spikes
Iran eased some restrictions on its people and, for the first time in days, allowed them to make phone calls abroad via their mobile phones on Tuesday. It did not ease restrictions on the internet or allow texting services to be restored
Iran protests LIVE updates| About 2,000 killed in Iran protests
Around 2,000 people were killed in Iran protests, an Iranian official told Reuters on Tuesday, blaming "terrorists" for the deaths of civilians and security personnel.
Iran's leadership is in its 'final days and weeks', Germany's Merz
Iran unrest hits Indian basmati rice exports, prices fall sharply as payment delays mount: industry body
Civil unrest in Iran has started impacting India's basmati rice exports to the country, leading to a sharp fall in domestic prices, as exporters face payment delays and mounting uncertainties, an industry body said on Tuesday.
The Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) urged exporters to reassess risks on Iranian contracts and adopt secured payment mechanisms, warning against over-leveraging inventories meant for the Iranian market.
Iran cut internet 'after terrorist operations began': foreign minister to Al Jazeera
AFP reported Iran ordered a now more than four-day shutdown of the internet because "terrorist operations" began during protests initially sparked by economic grievances, its foreign minister told Al Jazeera on Tuesday.
Finland summons Iran envoy over deadly protests
Finland's foreign minister said Tuesday that she would summon Iran's ambassador, after Tehran's nationwide shutdown of the internet and violent crackdown on protests.
Bangalore-German Chancellor Merz: Assume We Are Seeing the Final Days and Weeks of Iranian Regime
German Chancellor Merz in Bangalore: Assume We Are Seeing the Final Days and Weeks of Iranian Regime
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned the US that they are 'ready for war'
Al Jazeera reported the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warning the United States that the Islamic Republic is 'ready' for war if Washington wants to “test” it
Iran protests LIVE updates| Iranians tap Musk's Starlink to skirt internet blackout, sources say
Some Iranians are still using Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service despite a nationwide communications blackout, three people inside the country said, the latest example of Starlink being used to counter internet shutdowns in geopolitical flashpoints. Iranian authorities have in recent days launched a deadly crackdown on nationwide protests, including the near-complete shutdown of internet service, which is provided through fiber-optic cables and cellphone towers.
Iran protests LIVE updates| Khamenei warns US to 'halt their deceitful actions' as Trump weighs airstrikes
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, "The great Iranian nation has asserted its resolve and identity in the face of the enemies. This was a warning to US politicians that they should halt their deceitful actions and stop relying on their traitorous hirelings.
"These great rallies, overflowing with your firm determination, have completely shattered the foreign enemies’ plots that were supposed to be carried out by internal hirelings."
Iran protests LIVE updates| Non-essential French embassy staff have left Iran, reports AFP
Mobile phones in Iran begin to be able to make international calls after authorities cut internet in protest crackdown, reports AP
Rights group estimate a crackdown on protests killed at least 648 people, reports AFP
'Leave Iran now': US asks citizens to exit immediately amid escalating tensions
Amid escalating tensions, US has asked its citizens to leave Iran immediately.
Khamenei says strong turnout at pro-government rallies 'warning' to US
AFP reported Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday praised pro-government rallies called by authorities in response to two weeks of protests, saying the turnout was a "warning" to the United States.
Iran protests LIVE updates| Another 25% tariff on India? Donald Trump orders 'effective immediately' levy on countries doing business with Iran
US President Donald Trump on Monday announced an additional 25 per cent tariff on countries doing business with Iran.
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Iran protests LIVE updates| Trump explores diplomacy with Iran while weighing strikes
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said airstrikes were "one of the many, many options that are on the table," but that "diplomacy is always the first option for the president."
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