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What is happening with protests in Iran?

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Protests in Iran have erupted over severe economic hardship, soaring inflation, and currency collapse, spreading across multiple cities. Demonstrators have clashed with security forces, resulting in dozens of deaths and thousands of arrests. The movement has expanded from economic grievances to broader opposition against the government. Authorities have responded with force, announced economic aid, and issued warnings, while international leaders, including the US president, have cautioned Iran against violence toward protesters.

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Iran's President urges security forces not to target protesters

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  • Security forces fired tear gas at protesters in Tehran's Grand Bazaar
  • Protests began on December 28 over economic grievances 10s
  • President Parzishkian urged not to target peaceful demonstrators 25s
  • 36 killed and 2,000 detained during protests, activists report 38s
  • US President Trump warned Iran against using force on protesters 48s

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Iran's President urges security forces not to target protesters
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Africanews
1 day ago
Iran's President urges security forces not to target protesters

President Parzishkian urged security forces to distinguish between rioters and peaceful protesters, as unrest over prices and currency collapse continues.

Death toll rises as Iran's security forces clash with protesters
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France 24
1 day ago
Death toll rises as Iran's security forces clash with protesters

Demonstrations have spread from Tehran to western Iran, shifting from economic grievances to calls for regime change, with security forces using tear gas and reports of dozens killed.

Rights groups say at least 25 dead in Iran protests
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Reuters
2 days ago
Rights groups say at least 25 dead in Iran protests

Rights groups report at least 25 killed and over 1,000 arrested as protests, initially over economic issues, expand to broader frustrations with the government.

Iran announces monthly allowance of 7% of minimum wage amid protests
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France 24
3 days ago
Iran announces monthly allowance of 7% of minimum wage amid protests

Iran announced a monthly allowance of seven US dollars per person to ease economic pressure as protests over the cost of living continue and more than a dozen people have been killed.

Rioters 'must be put in their place' Iran's Khamenei says
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Euronews
5 days ago
Rioters 'must be put in their place' Iran's Khamenei says

Supreme Leader Khamenei says rioters must be put in their place, attributing unrest to external enemies as protests result in at least 10 deaths.

Trump warns Iran about killing "peaceful protesters"
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CBS News
6 days ago
Trump warns Iran about killing "peaceful protesters"

Protests mainly in western and southern Iran have led to at least seven deaths as security forces attempt to suppress unrest; US President Trump warns of intervention if violence escalates.

Protesters in Iran clash with security forces
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DW News
6 days ago
Protesters in Iran clash with security forces

Angry Iranians are taking to the streets, breaking into government buildings, setting cars on fire, and expressing frustration over economic hardship and inflation exceeding 40%.

Trump threatens Iran over protest deaths as unrest flares
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Reuters
6 days ago
Trump threatens Iran over protest deaths as unrest flares

Protests over soaring inflation have spread across Iran, resulting in deadly confrontations; President Pazeshkian acknowledges government responsibility and economic liberalization efforts.

Several killed in Iran amid protests over economic crisis
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CBS News
6 days ago
Several killed in Iran amid protests over economic crisis

Clashes over the rising cost of living have led to at least six deaths, including both protesters and police, with incidents like a police station set on fire.

Protests spread across Iran amid unrest over economic struggles
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France 24
7 days ago
Protests spread across Iran amid unrest over economic struggles

Protesters stormed government offices in Farzah, with security forces firing live rounds; demonstrations continue despite a government-declared holiday.

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