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Iran Protests: Death Toll Exceeds 50, Including Children, as Internet Blackout Continues

Published January 9, 2026, 19:09
Iran Protests: Death Toll Exceeds 50, Including Children, as Internet Blackout Continues

Over 50 protesters have been killed in Iran since December 28th, including 9 children, during demonstrations sparked by economic conditions and political repression. Iranian authorities have imposed a nationwide internet blackout for over 24 hours in an attempt to restrict information flow and suppress protests. The son of the former Shah of Iran, Reza Pahlavi, has appealed to Donald Trump for immediate intervention, while Trump himself threatened a strong response in the event of bloodshed. The wave of protests, initially triggered by the cost of living, has escalated into a serious challenge to the Islamic Republic, which has ruled Iran since 1979.