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Iran Protests

Explainer: Iran protests, economic collapse and U.S.-Israel pressure

In late December 2025, protests erupted across Iran after the rial collapsed and inflation soared. Unrest spread from Tehran’s Grand Bazaar as citizens expressed frustration over rising prices, economic hardship, and long‑standing grievances with government policies.

15:20
Security stance restated

Iran says it does not trust Israel

Iran does not trust Israel and remains fully prepared to defend its national sovereignty against any potential threats, the country’s foreign ministry spokesperson has said.

13:10
Venezuela - U.S. tensions

Venezuela’s acting president seeks U.S. cooperation amid unrest

Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, has called for dialogue and cooperation with the United States following the U.S. military capture of President Nicolás Maduro, as protests erupted in several countries condemning Washington’s actions.

08:22
Venezuela Reactions

Global leaders react to U.S. military operation in Venezuela

World leaders and organisations have responded strongly to the United States’ military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture and departure of President Nicolás Maduro. Many condemn the action as a breach of international law and calling for restraint and peaceful resolution.

23:30
U.S.-Venezuela

Homes damaged near Caracas after U.S. operation

Residents in Catia La Mar, near Caracas, say homes were damaged or destroyed during a U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, with authorities reporting an unspecified number of deaths.

10:34
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 4 January, 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 4th of January, covering the latest developments you need to know.

14:01
U.S.-Venezuela

U.S. captures Maduro, Trump vows temporary control of Venezuela

The United States launched an overnight military operation in Venezuela and captured its long-serving President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump said, pledging to place the country under temporary American control and signalling that U.S. forces could be deployed if necessary.

14:45
U.S.-Iran

Trump threatens Iran over protest deaths as unrest flares

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on Friday to come to the aid of protesters in Iran if security forces fire on them, days into unrest that has left several dead and posed the biggest internal threat to Iranian authorities in years.

13:02
Trump Route

U.S.-backed Trump Route could transform South Caucasus

A U.S.-backed initiative is quietly transforming the South Caucasus, linking Azerbaijan to its exclave of Nakhchivan through a high-security transit corridor. According to PBS News, the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIP) could shift regional trade and politics.

07:11
Venezuela

Venezuela frees dozens held after post-election protests

Venezuela’s government has released 88 more people detained after protests following last year’s presidential election, the second mass release in two weeks, as pressure mounts from the United States on President Nicolás Maduro.

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