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Protests Continue in Iran – At Least 4 Dead

Published January 4, 2026, 06:17
Protests Continue in Iran – At Least 4 Dead

Protests continue in Iran, with at least four people dead in clashes with security forces on Saturday. The demonstrations, which have been ongoing for a week, began as a protest against high prices but have now taken on political dimensions and represent the largest gatherings of protests since 2022-2023. According to the Hengaw organization, members of the Revolutionary Guards shot protesters in Ilam province, killing four members of the Kurdish minority. Iran Human Rights also reports four deaths and 30 injuries in the same area, reposting videos of bodies, the authenticity of which has not been confirmed. The protests have affected at least 30 cities across the country, with official figures reporting 12 deaths since Wednesday, including members of the security forces. HRANA reports 582 arrests and 15 deaths in 60 cities and 25 provinces. The situation remains tense as protesters demand political change and face repression from the authorities. These developments have significant implications for Iran's domestic politics and its relations with the international community.