Iranian security forces are brutally suppressing protests, leaving dozens dead and thousands detained.
Mass anti-government protests continue in Iran, which began in late December 2025 due to the economic crisis and the fall of the rial.
Protests have spread to over 100 cities and towns across all 31 provinces of the country, including Tehran, Beshahr, and Mashhad. Demonstrators are demanding not only economic improvements but also political reforms.
The country's authorities implemented a partial internet shutdown, limiting access to online services and communications, which experts attribute to an attempt to control information about the protests.
Security forces are responding harshly to the protests, using water cannons, tear gas, and firearms. According to human rights organizations, dozens of people have been killed and thousands have been detained.
The protests are being driven by the sharp decline in the national currency and rising prices, which have significantly worsened the population's standard of living.
The international community, including the United States and Germany, condemned the repression of the demonstrators. Despite the authorities' efforts, protests continue and spread to new regions, with road blockages, strikes, and increased security measures reported.
