The Islamic Republic of Iran’s foreign ministry account is reportedly among those affected, as the Shia-majority country’s old national flag from the era of monarchy has made a comeback to social medi

Protests in Iran are intensifying due to the country's struggling economy, putting pressure on its theocracy as it has shut down the internet and telephone networks.

Fresh protests erupted across Iran as demonstrations entered a fourteenth day despite a nationwide internet blackout and deadly crackdowns. Rights groups warn of rising deaths, while protesters demand an end to clerical rule.

Nearly 50 years after the 1979 Islamic Revolution overthrew his father, exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has spurred demonstrators onto the streets in a massive escalation of the protests sweeping Iran.

As nationwide demonstrations over economic hardships continued in Iran on Saturday, the country's elite force is warning that safeguarding security is a red line that cannot be breached.

From Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi to imprisoned activists, Iran's potential successors remain unclear. Opposition figures debate who could unify after regime change.