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Iran: Mass Protests Continue – Demonstrators Attempted to Storm Government Building

Published December 31, 2025, 17:14
Iran: Mass Protests Continue – Demonstrators Attempted to Storm Government Building

Protests continue in Iran over the rising cost of living, with demonstrators attempting to storm a government building in the Fars province. The protests began with shopkeepers in Tehran and have spread to universities and other cities. According to state media, security forces prevented the invasion of the governorate building in the city of Fasa and arrested several protesters, including a 28-year-old woman considered a leader. Injuries were also reported among security forces. The protesters are chanting slogans critical of the Islamic Republic of Iran and protesting against high inflation and the devaluation of the rial. The government has announced the creation of a "dialogue mechanism" with the protest organizers. Authorities have previously dealt with protests with harsh security measures and mass arrests. The situation in Iran remains unstable and the evolution of the protests is uncertain.