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At Least 34 People Killed During Protests in Iran

HeadlineJan 07, 2026

In Iran, over two dozen protesters have been killed during the past 10 days of protests across the country. That’s according to the Human Rights Activists News Agency, which reported at least 34 protesters have been killed and over 2,000 arrested. The protests began on December 28 over Iran’s worsening economic situation, including a collapsing currency and high inflation. Many attribute the economic crisis partly to harsh U.S. sanctions on Iran.

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