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Why is Iran’s economy failing, prompting deadly protests?
The collapse of the rial and soaring prices sparked the first protest by shopkeepers in Tehran.
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What is HRANA, the US-based group behind Iran’s death toll figures?
Amid recent mass protests and an internet blackout, there have been conflicting death toll reports from Iran.
Are Iran’s protests different this time around?
The unprecedented convergence of internal and external pressures makes these protests distinct.
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What we know about the protests sweeping Iran
Crackdown on protests in Iran has resulted in multiple deaths and an internet blackout.
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Which are Iran’s main opposition groups?
Iran’s fragmented opposition includes figures living abroad, such as Reza Pahlavi, the heir of the former monarch.
Iran’s army pledges to defend ‘national interests’ as protests continue
Rights groups condemn internet blackout amid reports of mass arrests at antigovernment protests across Iran.
Iran’s commercial hubs became flashpoints for frustration
Protests in Iran are predominantly driven by mounting economic pressure and desperation amid the economic crisis.
From: NewsFeed
Iran faces growing protests amid deepening economic crisis
Protests are intensifying in Iran as an economic crisis fuels anger over soaring prices and falling living standards.
Published On 2 Jan 2026
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Five things you need to know about protests in Iran
Mass protests are spreading across Iran, but what’s driving them and where could they lead? Here’s what we know.
Several killed as Iran protests over rising cost of living spread
Iranian president seeks to calm tensions, acknowledging protesters’ ‘legitimate’ grievances over inflation.
