Iran Says Verified Protest Deaths Reach at Least 5,000

By BPN News Desk January 18, 2026

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Iranian authorities have said that at least 5,000 people have been killed in unrest that began in late December 2025, making it one of the deadliest waves of protests in the country’s recent history. The figure was described by a regional official as “verified” and includes members of both

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Khamenei Blames US, Israel for Iran Protest Deaths

By BPN News Desk January 17, 2026

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has accused the United States and Israel of being linked to the unrest that has swept parts of Iran and led to large-scale loss of life. In a public address, Khamenei claimed that foreign involvement played a role in the violence seen during the protests. Claims on Casualties and […]

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Protests Erupt in Denmark Over Greenland Remarks

By BPN News Desk January 17, 2026

Thousands of people took to the streets across Denmark and Greenland to protest against recent remarks by US President Donald Trump regarding Greenland. Demonstrations were held in major Danish cities as well as in Greenland’s capital Nuuk, with protesters demanding respect for Greenland’s sovereignty. ‘Hands Off Greenland’ Message Protesters carried Danish and Greenlandic

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Mass Funeral Held in Tehran for Security Personnel

By BPN News Desk January 14, 2026

A large funeral ceremony was held in Tehran on Wednesday for more than 100 members of Iran’s security forces killed during the ongoing wave of protests in the country. The event drew thousands of mourners who gathered to pay respects to those described by authorities as “martyrs.” Ceremony and Attendance The funeral took place near […]

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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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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 Protests Turn Deadly as Unrest Spreads Nationwide

By BPN News Desk January 2, 2026

Iran has been placed on edge after several people were killed during protests that erupted across multiple cities, with demonstrators openly criticising Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The protests, which began as economic demonstrations, turned violent as clashes broke out between protesters and security forces. Authorities have not released an official death toll,

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Section 163 Imposed in West Karbi Anglong After Protests

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

The Assam administration has imposed Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in parts of West Karbi Anglong following violent protests linked to demands over grazing land rights. The prohibitory order was enforced after demonstrations escalated into clashes and incidents of arson, prompting authorities to act to maintain public order. According to

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Protests Rock Bangladesh After Death of Youth Leader

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2025

Bangladesh witnessed widespread protests and violence on Thursday following the death of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi, triggering unrest in Dhaka and several other cities. Demonstrators took to the streets soon after news of his death emerged, expressing anger and demanding accountability amid an already tense political climate. Circumstances Surrounding the Death Sharif