Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Iran Protests and Global Reactions
There are big protests happening in Iran because people are upset about the economy.
At least nine people have been killed, and many have been arrested.
Iran's ambassador to the UN wrote a letter asking the UN to condemn US President Donald Trump's words, calling them reckless.
Trump said the US is ready to act if more protesters are killed.
Iran's president admitted the government made mistakes and promised to fix things.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he supports the protesters and had a meeting with Trump to discuss Iran.
They talked about Iran's nuclear program and other issues.
Israel also supports the US's strong action in Venezuela.
Iran's UN ambassador seeks UN action over Trump's 'locked and loaded' threats amid ongoing protests.
Protests continue in multiple Iranian cities over economic issues, with at least nine killed and 44 arrested.
Trump warns of US intervention if protesters are violently killed, Iran condemns threats as 'reckless and provocative'.
Iran's president admits government fault, promises solutions amid economic woes.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu expresses solidarity with Iranian protesters and supports US action in Venezuela.
- Who
- Iran's UN ambassador Amir Saeed Iravani, US President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian
- What
- Iran seeks UN action over Trump's threats amid ongoing protests; Israel expresses solidarity with Iranian protesters
- When
- Protests began on Sunday, Netanyahu's remarks on Monday
- Where
- Protests in multiple Iranian cities, including Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad; Netanyahu's remarks in Israel
- Why
- Protests over economic issues, Trump's threats over protester killings, Israel's support for Iranian people's aspirations
- Key Figures
- Amir Saeed Iravani (Iran's UN ambassador), Donald Trump (US President), Masoud Pezeshkian (Iranian President), Benjamin Netanyahu (Israeli Prime Minister)
- Protests
- Ongoing in multiple Iranian cities over economic issues
- Casualties
- At least nine people killed, 44 arrested
- US Threats
- Trump warns of 'locked and loaded' response if protesters are killed
- Israel's Stance
- Netanyahu expresses solidarity with Iranian protesters, supports US action in Venezuela
- Economic Issues
- Collapsing currency, high inflation, severe drought in Tehran
- Recent Tensions
- US bombed Iranian nuclear sites in June, Trump warns over nuclear program
- Government Stance
- President Pezeshkian admits government fault, promises solutions
Sources
'Reckless and provocative': Iran seeks UN action after Trump's 'locked and loaded' threats
‘That ranting American…’: Khamenei counters Trump’s threats, issues strong warning for Iran protesters
Israel 'stands in solidarity' with Iranians: Netanyahu hails strong US action in Venezuela
Trump Warns Iran: 'They're Gonna Get Hit Very Hard' If Protesters Are Killed
