The Daily Populous

The protests began in late December 2025 when shopkeepers went on strike as the Iranian currency collapsed.

"And this is connected to the courage of Iranian women, still confronting a dictatorial government by any means.".

Vegetables are for sale in Tajrish market in northern Tehran, where an increasing number of women are spotted without hijab. »

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir also left for Switzerland late Saturday.

Talks were meant to start Friday, but the Iranians canceled plans to attend because of escalating fighting in Lebanon.

But Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei told state TV that negotiations toward a final agreement will begin once key commitments are upheld. »

Earlier today, Iran's military claimed it was shutting the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon.

The existing deal demands an "immediate and permanent" end to fighting on all fronts, including in Lebanon.

We're now bringing our live coverage to a close, but you can read more in our news story. »

US Vice President JD Vance disputed the closure during an interview with Fox News on Saturday, stating that there is no evidence that Iran had closed the Strait of Hormuz.

According to the Mehr report, Iran's military stated that the closure is also in response to continued Israeli operations against Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah.

US President Donald Trump holds up the memorandum of understanding, signed by the US, and Iran, at the Palace of Versailles, in France. »