Cyprus Times

7th day of protests in Iran, at least 12 dead (video)

Published January 4, 2026, 15:05
7th day of protests in Iran, at least 12 dead (video)

In Iran, protests continue for the seventh day, initially sparked by the rising cost of living but have expanded to include political demands. The demonstrations have spread to around 40 cities, mainly small and medium-sized, in western Iran. So far, at least 12 people, including members of the security forces, have been killed in local clashes. Rallies in Tehran are limited, while violence is escalating in the western regions of Iran, with clashes in Malekshahi where members of the security forces and protesters were killed. The flow of information is limited and social media is flooded with videos that cannot always be verified.