Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Iran Accuses US of Hypocrisy Amid Protests
The Iranian government, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, has accused the United States and its Western allies of hypocrisy.
They say the West is showing fake concern for protesters in Iran while ignoring issues like Gaza.
The IRGC claims the protests are acts of terrorism fueled by foreign intervention.
Meanwhile, the US is considering various responses, including potential military action, to support the protesters.
The protests started over economic hardships but have grown into a broader challenge to Iran's leadership.
There have been many deaths and arrests, and the internet has been cut off in Iran.
The IRGC accused the US of intervening in Iran's internal affairs and fueling protests.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized Western countries for hypocrisy, citing their silence on Gaza.
The IRGC claimed the protests have resulted in hundreds of deaths and are acts of sedition and terrorism.
The US is considering various responses, including military strikes and cyber operations, to support protesters.
Protests began on December 28, 2025, over economic hardships and have since evolved into a challenge to Iran's leadership.
- Who
- Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
- What
- Accusations of US intervention and hypocrisy over protests
- When
- January 12, 2026
- Where
- Iran
- Why
- In response to ongoing protests and alleged violence
Iranian Government
US Government
Protest Motivations
Iranian Government
The protests are acts of sedition and terrorism fueled by foreign intervention, particularly from the US and Israel.
US Government
The protests are genuine expressions of public discontent over economic hardships and political repression.
Foreign Involvement
Iranian Government
The US and its allies are hypocritically supporting the protests while ignoring issues like Gaza.
US Government
The US is considering various responses to support protesters, including potential military action and cyber operations.
- Organization
- Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
- Accusation
- US intervention in Iran's internal affairs
- Reported By
- Press TV, Associated Press, Reuters
- Date
- January 12, 2026
- Context
- Response to ongoing protests in Iran
- Casualties
- 490 protesters and 48 security personnel killed
- Arrests
- More than 10,600 people arrested
- Protest Start Date
- December 28, 2025
Sources
Iran Protests Live Updates: Iran Alleges Protests Turned Violent to Give Trump 'Excuse' To Intervene, Claims Situation Under Control
Trump says weighing tough response to Iran crackdown, Tehran says ready for war but also dialogue
Iran Unrest: Internet Blackout For 90 Hours, Pro-Government Rallies, What Trump Said | Top Points
‘West Sheds Tears For Iran, Silence For Gaza’: Tehran On Anti-Regime Protests
Iran says communications open with US, Trump weighs response to crackdown on protests
Iran says forces ready for war; accuses US, Israel of stoking unrest
Khamenei warns US to stop 'deceitful actions', death toll crosses 600 in Iran
Iran Rights Group Warns Of "Mass Killing" Of Protesters
