Iran rejects Washington’s “false accusations” and continued attempts to fuel tensions in the region
Iran

Iran rejects Washington’s “false accusations” and continued attempts to fuel tensions in the region

Iran welcomed the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq’s Ain-al Asad airbase after almost a decade, deeming it positive for Iraq’s sovereignty and the region’s security.

Abdul Rahman
January 19, 2026
Commemoration of National Day of Resistance in India
India

Workers and peasants in India mobilize in National Day of Resistance against neoliberalism

The introduction of four new labor codes and the repeal of the national rural employment guarantee program by the ultra-right-wing government is widely opposed, as it may further increase the economic misery of India’s majority working population.

Abdul Rahman
January 16, 2026
Iranian President Pezeshkian joins protests against US intervention
Iran

Iran condemns US attempts to exploit protests for political gain, as Trump seemingly backs off military threat

Though anti-government protests have largely subsided, Iran claims there still persists a threat of possible external aggression from countries such as the US and Israel and has warned of strong retaliation.

Abdul Rahman
January 15, 2026
Conference in New Delhi against US war on Venezuela
India Venezuela

US “gangsterism and bullying” must be resisted on the streets, left parties in India declare

A convention of left groups in Delhi condemned the US attack on Venezuela and their government’s silence over the violations of international laws. It demanded the immediate release of President Maduro and his wife Cilia from US captivity.

Abdul Rahman
January 15, 2026
Left-wing Mazdoor Kisan Party chairman, Salar Faiyaz Ali, speaks at a rally in Pakistan
Pakistan

Left-wing Pakistani leader freed after two months in jail

MKP activists are regularly harassed and arrested by the security forces for leading movements for land rights or resisting forceful land grabs by the landlord-state nexus in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Abdul Rahman
January 14, 2026
Mobilization against US threats, Kerman, Iran
Iran

Mass mobilizations continue across Iran against threats of US intervention

The Iranian government has claimed the protests against people’s economic suffering have been hijacked by forces trying to create chaos and pushing for regime change in the country.

Abdul Rahman
January 13, 2026
A public transport vehicle set ablaze by rioters in Iran’s western city of Ilam on January 6, 2025.
Iran

Following large-scale protests over economic concerns, Iran’s supreme leader calls for national unity

Iran has warned against any foreign intervention in domestic matters following US President Donald Trump’s repeated threats of military action on behalf of protesters.

Abdul Rahman
January 9, 2026
Protests by the Democratic Youth Federation of India - Central Executive Committee in Kerala condemning the US assault on Venezuela and the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores.
India Venezuela

Tens of thousands across India mobilize to oppose US attacks on Venezuela

The Indian government’s failure to condemn the US aggression against Venezuela’s sovereignty, despite it being in violation of the country’s long-standing position and its expressed commitments to the UN charter, has invited strong domestic criticism.

Abdul Rahman
January 8, 2026