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January 7, 2026

At Least 34 People Killed During Protests in Iran
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In Iran, over two dozen protesters have been killed during the past 10
days of protests across the country. That's according to the Human
Rights Activists News Agency, which reported at least 34 protesters have
been killed and over 2,000 arrested. The protests began on December 28
over Iran's worsening economic situation, including a collapsing
currency and high inflation. Many attribute the economic crisis partly
to harsh U.S. sanctions on Iran.


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