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Iran Protests
In this photo released by an official website of the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks in a meeting, in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026.
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Iran’s supreme leader has addressed the ongoing protests, insisting that “rioters must be put in their place.” His comments may signal a more aggressive approach by authorities. The protests, sparked by Iran’s struggling economy, have been going on for a week. On Saturday, violence surrounding the demonstrations killed more people, raising the death toll to at least 15. The protests are the largest since 2022. Iran’s government has signaled a willingness to negotiate, but economic challenges persist.
