Name: Iran protests: Economic crisis, government crackdowns and unrest
Uploaded: 2026-01-10T21:42:53+08:00
Duration: 2 min 17 s
Description: Iran is experiencing its largest protests since 2022, with demonstrations spreading to over 100 cities across the country. The unrest, which began in late December in Tehran's business districts, is fueled by soaring inflation and a collapsing currency.

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Iran is experiencing its largest protests since 2022, with demonstrations spreading to over 100 cities across the country. The unrest, which began in late December in Tehran's business districts, is fueled by soaring inflation and a collapsing currency. The protests quickly expanded to universities and other major urban areas.

As the death toll rises, U.S. President Donald Trump warned that the United States would "get involved" if Iranian authorities escalated violence against protesters, though ground troops were ruled out.

On January 3, Iran's supreme leader called for a crackdown on what he referred to as "rioters," further intensifying the situation. This led to widespread internet outages, arson attacks on government buildings and growing unrest.

While Iranian authorities have acknowledged the demonstrations and expressed a willingness to address economic grievances, they have also warned against violence and vandalism.

The death toll remains unclear, with reports indicating dozens of casualties, including both protesters and security forces.

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