by Somali Rodriguez | Jan 30, 2026 | World, Life, Politics
Children and teenagers in Iran are facing serious dangers and disruptions as widespread protests continue across cities. The United Nations children’s agency UNICEF has expressed deep concern about reports of children being killed or injured in the unrest, calling on...
by Dillon O'Dea | Jan 30, 2026 | Events, Politics, World
Iran, also known as Persia, was mostly united as a nation as early as the 7th century BC. In the 16th century, the Safavid dynasty established a more unified, Islamic Iranian state, laying the framework for the modern state of Iran. Iran was a leading world power in...
by Max Medrano | Jan 30, 2026 | World, Events, Politics
Iran is in the midst of one of the worst economic crises in the country’s history. Causes such as unemployment, inflation, sanctions, and the management of the Iranian government are among the reasons that have led to the economic crisis in Iran, which has left the...
by Jack Batchelor | Jan 30, 2026 | Life, Events, Politics, World
The 2025–2026 protests in Iran are among the largest and deadliest demonstrations in the country’s recent history. Sparked by economic collapse, inflation, and a rapidly devaluing currency, protests began in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar before spreading nationwide. Security...
by Sophie Hoff | Jan 30, 2026 | World, Events, Life, Politics
Iran has experienced repeated protests in recent years, sparked by economic struggles, social restrictions, and government crackdowns. While these demonstrations often begin with specific trigger events, many analysts argue that the deeper cause lies within Iran’s...
