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Iran protests escalate amid clashes and rising death tolls

Originally Published 9 days ago — by Al Jazeera

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Sporadic protests have erupted in Tehran and other Iranian cities, initially over economic issues but increasingly involving political demands, with clashes reported especially in the west of the country. The protests, which began on December 28, have seen limited participation in Tehran but more violence in western regions like Malekshahi, where a security officer was killed. Supreme Leader Khamenei acknowledged the protests but emphasized they are not yet nationwide and warned against violence, signaling ongoing tensions amid Iran's economic struggles.

Iran's Leader Vows to Suppress Protests Amid Rising Death Toll

Originally Published 9 days ago — by PBS

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Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei has called for protesters to be suppressed following a week of demonstrations over economic hardships, with at least 10 deaths reported. The protests, the largest since 2022, are fueled by economic decline and political discontent, and have been met with violent crackdowns by security forces. US warnings and international tensions add complexity to the situation.

Tensions Escalate as Iran Protests Continue Amid US Threats

Originally Published 10 days ago — by ABC News

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Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has called for protesters to be suppressed following a week of demonstrations over economic issues, with violence resulting in multiple deaths. The protests, the largest since 2022, are fueled by economic hardship and political discontent, and have been met with a forceful crackdown by Iran's security forces, amid tensions with the US and accusations of foreign interference.

Iran Faces Rising Repression Amid Ongoing Tensions in 2025

Originally Published 6 months ago — by Institute for the Study of War

Iran is intensifying its crackdown on minorities and perceived disloyalty, which may fuel future unrest, amid ongoing tensions with Israel and regional conflicts. Supreme Leader Khamenei made his first public appearance since relocating for security reasons, reaffirming Iran's stance against Israel. Meanwhile, Houthi fighters launched missile and drone attacks targeting Israel and ships off Yemen, escalating regional hostilities. Internet disruptions and mass arrests for espionage further indicate heightened internal and external tensions.

Iran's Supreme Leader Makes First Public Appearance Amid Israel Conflict

Originally Published 6 months ago — by NPR

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Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei made his first public appearance since the Iran-Israel war began, attending a mourning ceremony for Ashoura amid ongoing tensions, military strikes, and damage to Iran's nuclear facilities, with Iran retaliating against Israel and the US warning Khamenei about his safety.

Iran's Khamenei Appears in Public Amid Ongoing Israel Conflict

Originally Published 6 months ago — by Politico

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Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei made his first public appearance since the Iran-Israel conflict escalated, which included Iran firing over 550 missiles at Israel in retaliation for recent attacks, and commemorated the martyrdom of Hussein, a key figure in Shiite Islam, highlighting ongoing religious and geopolitical tensions.