Reports of widespread protests and violence in Iran

Iran is currently engulfed in widespread protests that have spread to over 100 cities across all 31 provinces, marking one of the most significant challenges to the Islamic Republic regime in recent years. The unrest, which began escalating around early January 2026, is primarily driven by a severe economic crisis, including hyperinflation, a plummeting rial, shortages of essentials like food and water, rolling blackouts, and high unemployment.

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