Internet access and telephone services were cut shortly after the protests began. The unrest marks a further escalation of a protest movement that began over Iran's struggling economy and has since sp

As Iran faces renewed unrest after years of economic strain and conflict, Reza Pahlavi is seeking to position himself as an alternative to the Islamic Republic.

US President Donald Trump meanwhile threatened on Jan 8 to take severe action against Iran if its authorities “start killing people”, warning Washington would “hit them very hard”.