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Iranpress: Iran Says 148 “Key Actors” in Recent Unrest Arrested in Hamedan

Iran Says 148 “Key Actors” in Recent Unrest Arrested in Hamedan

Friday, 23 January 2026 19:47

Iran’s Intelligence Department in Hamedan announced the arrest of 148 individuals, as “main leaders” of recent unrest, along with people linked to Israel, the London-based Iran International network, and groups involved in producing and distributing Molotov cocktails.

Iranpress: U.S. Treasury Secretary Says Sanctions Aimed at Destabilizing Iran’s Economy

U.S. Treasury Secretary Says Sanctions Aimed at Destabilizing Iran’s Economy

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 21:42

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent openly acknowledged that Washington’s sanctions strategy is designed to weaken Iran’s economy and contribute to domestic unrest, describing it as a deliberate form of “economic statecraft.”

Iranpress: Canada’s Carney Warns Davos: “The Old World Order Is Over”

Canada’s Carney Warns Davos: “The Old World Order Is Over”

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 21:19

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney used a forceful special address at the 2026 World Economic Forum to declare that the “rules‑based international order” has fractured beyond repair, urging middle powers to stop “living within a lie” and build new coalitions to protect their sovereignty.

Iranpress: U.S. President Guilty For Casualties & Damages Inflicted Upon Iranians

U.S. President Guilty For Casualties & Damages Inflicted Upon Iranians

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 16:21

In a speech on January 17, the leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei blamed U.S. President Donald Trump for the recent sedition in the country.

Iranpress: Qalibaf Blames U.S., Israel for Unrest, Warns of Regional Consequences

Qalibaf Blames U.S., Israel for Unrest, Warns of Regional Consequences

Monday, 12 January 2026 17:07

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad‑Baqer Qalibaf delivered a forceful speech at a large gathering in Tehran to warn the backers of the unrest in Iran, with demonstrators gathering to condemn recent riots and terrorist attacks across the country.

Iranpress: Trump Says U.S. Will Sell 50 Million Barrels of Venezuelan Oil

Trump Says U.S. Will Sell 50 Million Barrels of Venezuelan Oil

Wednesday, 07 January 2026 09:21

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Venezuela’s interim government will transfer billions of dollars’ worth of crude oil to the United States, just days after Nicolás Maduro was toppled.

Iranpress: Iran’s Parl. Speaker Warns of “End of International Law” Due to U.S. Aggression

Iran’s Parl. Speaker Warns of “End of International Law” Due to U.S. Aggression

Monday, 05 January 2026 10:08

Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Iran’s Parliament Speaker, stated during a public session that the enemies of the Islamic Republic would once again be defeated by the steadfastness and resilience of the Iranian people, despite having mobilized their full intelligence, security, and media capacities.

Iranpress: U.S. Kidnaps Maduro, Venezuela Faces Election in 30 Days

U.S. Kidnaps Maduro, Venezuela Faces Election in 30 Days

Sunday, 04 January 2026 13:50

Amid an unprecedented crisis in Venezuela, U.S. military forces stormed Caracas and kidnapped President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, transferring them abroad. The action has triggered constitutional emergency measures ahead of the presidential election set for next month.

Iranpress: UN Deputy Acknowledges Security Council Division Over

UN Deputy Acknowledges Security Council Division Over 'Snapback' Sanctions on Iran

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 21:19

The UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, acknowledged during a Security Council meeting that members remain divided over the validity of Resolution 2231 and the contentious “snapback” mechanism against Iran.

Iranpress: President: U.S. Move in Venezuela a “Dangerous Precedent” Threatening Global Peace

President: U.S. Move in Venezuela a “Dangerous Precedent” Threatening Global Peace

Wednesday, 10 December 2025 14:23

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned the U.S. deployment of warships to the Caribbean and Venezuela’s shores, calling it an illegal act and a dangerous precedent undermining international peace and security. He made the remarks during a phone call with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Dec. 9, 2025.

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