Iranian security forces clash with protesters at Tehran’s grand bazaar

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by William ChristouJanuary 6, 2026 at 06:04 PM

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Iranian security forces clashed with protesters at Tehran's grand bazaar on Tuesday, using tear gas to disperse demonstrators as nationwide protests continued for a tenth day. The protests, sparked by economic grievances and rising prices, have spread to at least 257 locations in 88 cities. Rights groups report at least 35 deaths and over 1,200 arrests. President Masoud Pezeshkian stated the government's limited power to address the economic situation, warning against interventions that could worsen inflation. The Iranian rial has plummeted to a historic low, and the central bank's decision to curb a preferential exchange rate program is expected to further increase prices and shortages.

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Illam province 40% Iran's central bank 40% United States dollar 40% Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRNA) ×250% Tehran's grand bazaar ×260% Masoud Pezeshkian ×360% Iranian security forces ×270% Tehran ×380% Iran ×690%

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iranian protests 100% economic crisis 80% security forces 80% tehran bazaar 70% inflation 70% rising prices 60% currency devaluation 60% human rights 50% masoud pezeshkian 40% shortages 40%

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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90%

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Iran

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