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30/12/2025

Dec. 29 — According to reports received by Amirkabir Newsletter, a student-run media platform at Amirkabir University of Technology, female students residing in the university dormitory joined the escalating protests, chanting nationalist slogans such as “Student, student, be the voice of your nation” and “Neither Gaza nor Lebanon, my life for Iran.” Meanwhile, the atmosphere at the University of Tehran dormitory remains tense, with plainclothes security forces surrounding its exit gates.

29/12/2025

Dec. 29 — Demonstrations in support of Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi have expanded beyond Tehran, where they began earlier this week, to cities across the country, including Ahvaz, Hamedan, Kerman, Zanjan, Karaj, Malard, and Mashhad. Protesters have taken to the streets chanting slogans critical of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and expressing support for the monarchy. In Ahvaz, demonstrators were heard shouting, “Khamenei is a murderer and his rule is illegitimate” and “Khamenei, shame on your deceit,” according to video footage circulating on social media. The protests follow a public call by Prince Reza Pahlavi, who has lived in exile since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, urging Iranians to mobilize against the current regime.

29/12/2025

Dec. 29 - A video obtained by Iran International appears to show security forces in Hamadan, Iran firing directly at a group of protesters on Monday.
The footage, which has not been independently verified, captures a chaotic scene amid ongoing demonstrations. The number of casualties, if any, remains unclear, and Iranian authorities have not publicly commented on the incident.

29/12/2025

Dec. 29 - A video circulating on social media from Iran shows a lone, unarmed protester seated cross-legged on the pavement, facing a line of security forces mounted on motorcycles. The moment captured has drawn comparisons online to the 1989 image of the “Tank Man” in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, though the context and scale differ.

29/12/2025

In Tehran on Monday, December 29 shopkeepers and bazaar merchants, on the second day of a strike, chanted the slogan: “This is the final battle; Pahlavi will return.”

29/12/2025

On Monday, December 29, 2025, merchants and shopkeepers in Tehran shuttered their businesses and joined street demonstrations in several central districts. Protesters were heard chanting slogans in support of the Pahlavi dynasty, including the phrase “Reza Shah, may your spirit be blessed,” (Reza Shah, Roohet Shad: in Persian) which echoed through Lalehzar Street, Amir Kabir, and Chaharrah Enghelab.

29/12/2025

Shopkeepers and stall owners in Tehran’s Beyn-ol-Haramein bazaar went on strike on Monday, December 29, in protest over soaring prices, a prolonged economic slowdown, and the sharp rise of the U.S. dollar.
The walkout comes amid mounting economic pressure across Iran, where inflation and currency depreciation have eroded purchasing power and disrupted markets. Strikes by bazaar merchants—long regarded as a key pillar of Iran’s commercial and political life—are closely watched as a barometer of public discontent in Tehran and across the country.

29/12/2025

Shopkeepers along Mellat Street in Tehran staged a protest on Monday, Jan. 29, joining demonstrations in support of merchants on Lalehzar Street, according to local reports.
The coordinated action reflects widening unrest among Iran’s small business owners, who have been hit hard by inflation, declining consumer demand, and the continued depreciation of the national currency. Protests and work stoppages in Tehran’s commercial districts are closely watched as indicators of broader economic discontent, particularly when they spread across multiple neighborhoods in a single day.

29/12/2025

Merchants in Isfahan’s historic bazaar joined a nationwide strike on Monday, December 29, 2025, chanting “Long live the Shah,” a slogan invoking Iran’s pre-1979 monarchy. The chants underscore a growing boldness among protesters as economic pressure and political dissent continue to spread across the country’s key commercial centers.

29/12/2025

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to push for progress in the stalled ceasefire in Gaza when he meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday for talks that will include Israel’s concerns over Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iran.

NewsWorld Iran’s Missile Drills and Nuclear File Shadow Trump–Netanyahu Drive for Regional Reset December 29, 2025 tweet By Maayan Lubell and Andrea Shalal JERUSALEM/PALM BEACH, Florida, Dec 28 – U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to push for progress in the stalled ceasefire in Gaza when...

29/12/2025

Iranian students are leaving their homeland in unprecedented numbers, statistics show. More than 110,000 Iranian students are currently studying abroad, according to figures compiled by destination countries and data from the UNESCO Institute for Statistics

AuthorsNewsKayhanKAYHAN 2025Kayhan Life Staff Exodus of Iranian Students Reaches New High, As 110,000 Go Abroad to Study December 29, 2025 tweet FILE PHORO: Iranian students protest at Tehran University. REUTERS/Stringer By Kayhan Life/Kayhan London Staff Iranian students are leaving their homeland....

29/12/2025

“When I’m not making art, I’m knitting beanies for the street kids of Tehran.” - Neda Nickzad
Iranian-born artist and gallerist Neda Nickzad, whose career has spanned cities including Dubai, New York, Tehran, Los Angeles, and Puglia, is the founder of Darb44—a multidisciplinary space designed to bridge Tehran’s dynamic art scene with international audiences. Nickzad describes the initiative as a platform for both established and emerging artists, with a focus on amplifying their visibility and facilitating access to leading museums and galleries around the world.

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