Comment: Why I feel the Islamic Republic can’t survive this rebellion
A voice from our companion web site, Independent Persian:
The public now calls for regime change, monetary assets are gone and assist exterior the nation has collapsed, writes Mojtaba Dehghani
James Reynolds13 January 2026 22:00
Trump says US would take ‘very robust motion’ if Iran hangs protesters
President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday the United States would take “very strong action” if the Iranian authorities begins hanging protesters, however didn’t elaborate on what these actions can 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 informed CBS News in an interview.
Bryony Gooch13 January 2026 21:23
Analysis – From all-out warfare with US to the return of an exiled prince: What occurs subsequent in Iran?
Regime change, a return to monarchy or a bloody authoritarian crackdown? What are the longer term eventualities for Iran, asks chief worldwide correspondent Bel Trew:
James Reynolds13 January 2026 21:00
Elon Musk’s Starlink gives providers totally free in Iran
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is providing its Starlink satellite tv for pc service totally free in Iran, in response to Bloomberg.
The subscription charge has been waived so individuals with Starlink receivers within the nation can entry the service with out paying, which means that Iranians are actually capable of make calls overseas for the primary time in days.
Holly Evans13 January 2026 20:34
What will we learn about Erfan Soltani, the 26-year-old that rights teams say faces the demise penalty for his function within the protests?
Erfan Soltani, a resident of Fardis, simply west of Tehran, might turn into the primary particular person to be sentenced to demise for taking part in protests which have rocked the nation during the last two weeks.
James Reynolds13 January 2026 20:00
Trump continues to induce Iran protesters to take over establishments
Andrew Feinberg, DC correspondent, stories:
Donald Trump has once more urged Iran’s protesters to maintain going and “take over” establishments as he spoke at an financial occasion in Detroit.
“And by the way, to all Iranian patriots keep protesting, take over your institutions, if possible, and save the name of the killers and the abusers that are abusing you, you’re being very badly abused if the numbers are right.
“Now I hear 5 totally different units of numbers. I hear numbers look one demise is an excessive amount of, however I hear a lot decrease numbers, after which I hear a lot increased numbers, however I say save their names as a result of they’re going to pay a really massive worth and I’ve canceled all conferences with the Iranian officers, till the mindless killing of protesters stops, and all I say to them is, assistance is on its means. You noticed that.
“I put tariffs on anybody doing business with Iran just went into effect today. And and I say, make Iran, great again you know as a great country until these monsters came in and took it over.”
Bryony Gooch13 January 2026 19:42
Trump comments calls administration’s interventions in Iran ‘flawless’
US president Donald Trump has commented on his administration’s “flawless” work on the geopolitical stage, together with references to interventions in Iran.
“We’re working with the Venezuelan people and representatives. It was amazing, but that was an amazing situation.
“But we did Al Baghdadi flawless. We did Soleimani flawless. We did the Iran nuclear attack while we wiped out that nuclear capacity, which would have been very bad, you wouldn’t have peace in the Middle East. Flawless.
“We did them all. Flawless. I want to keep it going that way too. I like flawless.”
Bryony Gooch13 January 2026 19:13
Trump speaks at Detroit Economic Club
President Trump is expected to speak about Iran as he speaks at an economic event in Detroit.
Bryony Gooch13 January 2026 19:04
Recap: Russia breaks with Trump over Iran
The Kremlin issued a stark warning in defence of its ally Iran on Tuesday, as Donald Trump assured protesters that “help is on its way”.
Russia’s foreign ministry condemned what it called “subversive external interference” in Iran’s internal politics, rallying behind Tehran against US involvement.
“Those who plan to use externally inspired unrest as a pretext for repeating the aggression against Iran committed in June 2025 must be aware of the disastrous consequences of such actions for the situation in the Middle East and global international security,” it said in a statement, referring to the US and Israeli strikes last summer.
The foreign ministry said Donald Trump’s threat of strikes was “categorically unacceptable”.
The matter threatens to damage relations with Washington at a crucial time in US-mediated peace talks over Russia’s war in Ukraine.
James Reynolds13 January 2026 19:00
Trump press conference to begin at 7pm UK time
US president Donald Trump is set to give a press conference in the next 15 minutes following comments on protests ongoing in Iran.
Stay tuned as we hope to bring you the latest updates from Trump on the protests.
Bryony Gooch13 January 2026 18:44
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iran-trump-protests-latest-news-b2899718.html