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The Islamic Republic authorities are increasing pressure on Iranian celebrities as their support for the current uprising is growing on social media and during various events.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has called on sportsmen to adhere to “religious beliefs,” reiterating that not competing with Israeli athletes is a victory.

Some workers at Iran's Abadan Refinery have joined the petrochemical workers’ strike in Asalouyeh off the coasts of the Persian Gulf, which began Monday morning.

A number of TV show hosts and presenters of the Iranian state television have resigned or been fired following their support for the ongoing nationwide protests.

Tehran on Monday rejected any connection between nuclear talks with the West and protests in Iran, insisting that the internal situation does not concern others.

Unrest across Iran Saturday and the opposition’s show of strength were followed by more protests Sunday in some cities including Tehran, Sanandaj, and Mahabad.

Amid ongoing crisis in Iran ‘reformist’ commentator Abbas Abdi has said in an interview that what Iran's state-run television broadcasts is sheer propaganda."

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said Sunday that Berlin will ensure the European Union freezes the assets of those responsible for a violent crackdown on antigovernment protests in Iran.

Former US President Donald Trump has expressed support for the current uprising in Iran, saying that he and his supporters are with the people of Iran.

It may be too early to estimate the economic impact of protests on Iran’s economy, but early signs show serious disruption in the retail ecommerce sector.

Hardliner Iranian lawmaker Mohammad Esmail Kowsari has threatened security forces of consequences if they “do not fulfill their duties” during the crackdown on popular protests.

Grassroot groups have been created in Iranian cities to organize antigovernment protests that have become regular phenomena in the country, one such popular groups said Saturday.

Current protests in Iran are quite unique this time as people from every walk of life vow not to go back to their homes before they oust the Islamic Republic.

The furlough of Iranian-American citizen Siamak Namazi, who is held hostage in Iran over espionage charges, has been extended for another three days.

Lebanon's Iran-backed group Hezbollah is using all its propaganda tools to show support for the Islamic Republic and misrepresent the current nationwide protests in Iran.

A senior Iranian lawmaker has asked the government to pursue legal complaints against Iran International TV for its coverage of protests that “invited riots.”

Five leading Iranian economists have suggested to the Iranian government to listen to protesters in the streets and prepare itself for fundamental changes.

Iran's exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi has called for continuation of nationwide strikes and protests across Iran to overthrow the Islamic Republic.

Nationwide protests started in Iran before noon on Saturday after activists earlier in the week called for fresh demonstrations against the government.

An Iranian lawmaker says the authorities have shut off Internet access in the country because of the role foreign-based Persian TV channels play in the current uprising.

Iran’s state broadcaster was hacked in the middle of its main news program Saturday night transitioning from a clip showing the Supreme Leader to chants of “women, life, and freedom.”