Shopkeepers in Shiraz strike in support of Iran protests

Jan 11, 2026, 10:21 GMT

Shopkeepers in Shiraz went on strike on Sunday in support of the protests in Iran, according to reports received by Iran International.

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UK Sunday papers cover Iran crackdown, blackout

Jan 11, 2026, 09:47 GMT

British Sunday newspapers led with Iran’s protests, focusing on reports of heavy casualties during the crackdown and the impact of the nationwide internet blackout.

The Sunday Times front page referred to an Iran death toll “in the hundreds,” while The Sunday Telegraph focused on President Donald Trump vowing to help Iranian protesters as his administration discussed military strike options.

Iran lawmaker says action against US, Israel would be legitimate

Jan 11, 2026, 09:25 GMT

Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Azizi, head of parliament’s national security committee, said the Islamic Republic would consider any future action against the United States and Israel “legitimate” in response to recent events linked to the protests.

Azizi said the government would stand by its principles and warned that its enemies should expect what he called a severe retaliation.

Video shows protesters in Arak on Saturday night.

Iranians rally in Frankfurt backing Iran protests

Jan 11, 2026, 09:21 GMT

Iranians rallied in Frankfurt, Germany, in support of the nationwide protests in Iran, footage received by Iran International showed on Sunday.

The crowd chanted “Javid Shah” (“Long live the king”), a slogan associated with Iran’s former Pahlavi monarchy.

Overseas rallies have accompanied the latest wave of unrest inside Iran, where authorities have restricted communications and protesters have faced intensified security pressure.

Iran police chief signals tougher stance as protests continue

Jan 11, 2026, 08:07 GMT

Iran’s police chief Ahmadreza Radan said security forces have stepped up their confrontation with what he called “rioters,” state media reported on Sunday.

Radan, commander of Iran’s Law Enforcement Command, said police had a duty to provide security for what he called legitimate demands while acting decisively against violence, the report said.

He described the unrest as a multi-layered operation and said authorities would pursue alleged organizers, online backers and people acting on the streets.

Iran internet blackout passes 60 hours nationwide

Jan 11, 2026, 07:51 GMT

Iran’s nationwide internet blackout has passed the 60-hour mark, with overall connectivity hovering at around 1% of normal levels, internet monitoring group NetBlocks said on Sunday.

“The censorship measure presents a direct threat to the safety and wellbeing of Iranians at a key moment for the country’s future,” NetBlocks said on X, as access to online communications remains largely cut across the country.

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