Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Iran Protests Over Economy Leave 10 Dead
Iran is having big protests because the economy is not doing well and things are getting too expensive.
The protests started in the capital, Tehran, and have spread to many other places.
At least 10 people have been killed in clashes between protesters and the police.
The US President, Donald Trump, has warned that the US will intervene if the Iranian government uses violence against peaceful protesters.
However, Iranian officials say that any foreign interference will be met with a strong response and could cause more problems in the region.
The protests are the biggest since 2022, but not as widespread as those triggered by the death of Mahsa Amini.
The Iranian government is trying to negotiate with protesters, but the economy is struggling, especially after a recent war with Israel.
Iran has appointed Abdolnasser Hemmati as the new central bank governor to address economic issues.
Protests against the ailing economy and rising cost of living have spread across Iran, with demonstrations in over 100 locations in 22 of Iran's 31 provinces.
At least 10 people have been killed in clashes between protesters and security forces, with incidents reported in Qom and Harsin.
US President Donald Trump warns of US intervention if peaceful protesters are killed, sparking an angry response from Iranian officials who threaten to target American troops in the Middle East.
Iranian officials warn against foreign intervention and assert national security as a red line, while the civilian government under President Masoud Pezeshkian tries to negotiate with protesters.
- Who
- Protesters, Iranian government, US President Donald Trump, Iranian officials
- What
- Protests against economic conditions, appointment of new central bank governor, warnings of foreign intervention, deaths in clashes
- When
- During recent demonstrations and economic decline
- Where
- Iran, primarily in Tehran and other cities, spread to rural areas
- Why
- Ailing economy, rising cost of living, currency depreciation, and government mismanagement
- New Central Bank Governor
- Abdnasser Hemmati
- Previous Governor
- Mohammad Reza Farzin
- Inflation Rate
- 40%
- Currency Value
- 1.4 million rials per US dollar
- Protest Locations
- Over 100 locations in 22 of Iran's 31 provinces
- Number of Deaths
- At least 10
- US President's Stance
- Donald Trump warns of US intervention if peaceful protesters are killed
- Iranian Officials' Response
- Warning against foreign intervention and asserting national security as a red line
Sources
Seven killed as violent protests erupt across Iran
Iran appoints new central bank chief after economic woes trigger widespread protests
Iranians seek end to “reign of chaos”: Reza Pahlavi thanks US president for support to people
How will the mass protests that are convulsing Iran unfold?
Lone Iranian Protester's Image Evokes Tiananmen Square's 'Tank Man' Moment
Iranian paramilitary soldier stabbed, shot dead by armed rioters during economic protests
Death toll rises to at least 10 in violence around Iran protests
Nationwide protests over economic crisis leave several dead in Iran - Telegraph India
Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei Says Protesters' Economic Demands 'Fair'
‘Must be put in their place’: Khamenei warns rioters, says protesters’ demands ‘completely fair’
Iran supreme leader says will not yield as protests simmer and US threatens
Iran supreme leader says will not yield as protests simmer and US threatens
‘Will not yield to the enemy’: Khamenei vows defiance as protests simmer and US threatens
