Iran protests: 119 protesters arrested, 7 killed in Iran's biggest protest in years
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Jan 02, 2026, 16:36 IST | Updated: Jan 02, 2026, 16:36 IST
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Several people have been killed in widespread protests across Iran over economic hardships, falling currency and rising prices, Iranian media and rights groups report. Clashes between demonstrators and security forces, including the Basij, have left several dead and injured. Authorities plan dialogue with unions and merchants while the rial loses about half its value in 2025.
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