Iranians face mounting hardship as protests intensify

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 3, 2026 at 09:06 AM

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Protests in Iran have entered their second week, fueled by public discontent over rising prices, high inflation, and the devaluation of the Iranian currency. The demonstrations are occurring across the country, with Al Jazeera reporting on the economic hardships faced by Iranian citizens. Experts attribute the worsening economic situation to international sanctions and internal corruption. The protests began in late December 2025 and are ongoing as of January 3, 2026. The public is expressing anger and frustration over the deteriorating economic conditions.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Sanctions 50% Al Jazeera 60% Tohid Asadi 70% Protests 70% Iranians ×280% Iran 90%

Keywords

iran protests 100% economic crisis 90% soaring prices 80% inflation 80% plunging currency 70% sanctions 60% hardship 60% corruption 50%

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Very Negative

Score: -0.70

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Al Jazeera

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Center (0.00)

Far LeftCenterFar Right

Classification Confidence

70%

Geographic Perspective

Iran

This article was automatically classified using rule-based analysis. The political bias score ranges from -1 (far left) to +1 (far right).

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