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Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will impose a 25% tariff on imports from any country that continues to do business with Iran. The move is part of broader US efforts to increase economic pressure on Tehran amid ongoing unrest and a harsh crackdown on anti-government protests. Impact on Global Trade […]

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Trump Urges Iranians to Keep Protesting Amid Unrest

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

US President Donald Trump has publicly encouraged anti-government demonstrators in Iran to continue their protests and said that “help is on its way,” as a nationwide crackdown escalates. Trump also cancelled meetings with Iranian officials until the “senseless killing” of protesters stops, signalling stronger US pressure on Tehran. Intensifying Protests and Crackdown Iran

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Trump Says He Is Speaking to Musk on Iran Internet Blackout

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

US President Donald Trump said he is in talks with billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk about possible ways to help restore internet access in Iran, where authorities have imposed restrictions amid ongoing unrest. Trump made the remarks while addressing concerns over Iran’s near-total internet shutdown. Internet Curbs Amid Unrest Iran has faced widespread protests in recent

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Iran Denies Arrest of Indian Nationals During Unrest

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

Iran’s Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, has dismissed reports that Indian citizens were arrested amid ongoing anti-government protests in the country, calling them “totally false.” He urged the public to rely on verified and credible sources for information as rumours spread on social media. Diplomatic Clarification and Reassurance The clarification comes at a time

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US President Says Iran Wants to Negotiate Before Possible Action

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

US President Donald Trump said on January 11, 2026 that Iranian leaders have contacted the United States seeking negotiations amid widespread anti-government protests in Iran. Trump said a meeting to discuss terms is being arranged, but added that the US might act before the meeting because of the evolving situation. Trump made the remarks to […]

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Iran Officials Label Protesters ‘Enemies of God’

By BPN News Desk January 11, 2026

Senior Iranian officials have described some protest participants as “enemies of God”, signalling a hardening stance by authorities amid ongoing unrest. The remarks, made by clerics and political figures, have raised concerns about the legal consequences for demonstrators and the possibility of harsher punishments under Iranian law. Iran has been experiencing widespread

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Khamenei Warns Trump as Protests Continue in Iran

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued a warning to US President Donald Trump as protests continue in several parts of the country. Khamenei said history shows that tyrants eventually collapse, a remark widely seen as directed at Washington amid rising tensions and internal unrest in Iran. The comments were delivered during a public […]

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Iran Executes Man Accused of Spying for Israel

By BPN News Desk January 7, 2026

Iran has executed a man accused of spying for Israel’s intelligence service in a case that reflects ongoing tensions between the two regional rivals. The Iranian judiciary said the executed individual was Ali Ardestani, who was convicted on charges of passing sensitive information to Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency. Details of the Execution Iran’s judiciary reported

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India Advises Citizens to Avoid Non-Essential Travel to Iran

By BPN News Desk January 6, 2026

The Government of India has issued a travel advisory urging Indian citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran until further notice. The advisory was issued in view of the prevailing security situation and uncertainties on the ground, with authorities stressing the need to prioritise the safety of Indian nationals. Advisory for Indians in Iran […]

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Iran Urges UN to Act After Trump Threats

By BPN News Desk January 3, 2026

Tehran has formally urged the United Nations to respond to what it describes as “reckless and provocative” threats from Donald Trump amid ongoing unrest across Iran. The appeal was made in a letter from Iran’s ambassador to the UN to the UN secretary-general and the Security Council, calling on the international body to condemn the […]