
February 28, 2026; Dallas Morning News
Dallas activists took to the streets this weekend after United States and Israeli strikes on Iran, with rallies planned in downtown Dallas.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a major attack launched by Israel and the U.S., President Donald Trump said Saturday on social media. Iran’s state media later confirmed the leader’s death.
Dallas, Texas, January 18, 2025
January 18, members of the Iranian-American community in North Texas gathered in Dallas to protest the Iranian regime’s brutal crackdown on nationwide protests and to stand in solidarity with the Iranian people.
Speakers emphasized that thousands have been killed and more than 50,000 have been arrested during the latest unrest, underscoring the regime’s crimes against humanity.
January 15, 2026; CBS News
In Iran, anti-government protests have filled the streets for weeks. Now, witnesses say, the bodies of executed protestors are filling the morgues.
"I feel like my eyes are blind. I don't see anything, other than just news," said Hannah. "And then, staring at my phone, maybe I can hear from them. But yeah, I'm so worried."
Born in Iran, she asked that we call her "Hannah" and hide her face: the Iranian government knows she's here. "I have a couple of times received threats from my family through them," she said from her home in North Texas.
Jan 14, 2026; NBC DFW
Iranians in North Texas are following the spiraling situation in Iran and whether the U.S. will strike.
Hundreds of American troops are being evacuated from the region in anticipation of a possible attack. President Trump has repeatedly warned that the U.S. may take military action over the killing of protesters and even promised protesters on Tuesday on social media that help is coming.
January 9, 2026; Fox 4 News
DALLAS - Iran's supreme leader is blaming U.S. President Donald Trump for ongoing protests in the country. Ayatollah Ali Khameni says the U.S. and Israel are supporting the protests. He is referring to them as terrorists and suggests a bigger crackdown is coming.
Trump says he backs the demonstrators, and is warning of retaliation if Iran targets peaceful protests.