January 2, 2026 10:22 AM
Several killed as protests over inflation intensify across Iran
Several people were killed during overnight unrest in Iran as the country witnessed its most intense wave of protests in nearly three years, sparked by soaring inflation, currency depreciation and worsening economic conditions. Iranian media and human rights groups reported fatalities in multiple locations, including the western city of Lordegan and parts of the central province of Isfahan, as clashes between demonstrators and security forces escalated into Thursday. Protests, which began on Su...