Protests grow as Iran’s government makes meager offer amid tanking economy

Al JazeeraEN 5 min read 100% complete by Maziar MotamediJanuary 6, 2026 at 11:47 PM

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Protests are escalating across Iran due to the country's failing economy, prompting a heavy deployment of security forces. Demonstrations have been recorded in cities like Abdanan and Ilam, where security forces raided a hospital to arrest protesters, a move condemned by Amnesty International. The protests follow the shooting deaths of demonstrators near a military base in Malekshahi, with state media confirming at least three fatalities. Clashes have also erupted in Tehran's Grand Bazaar, where traders closed shops and confronted security forces using tear gas. The unrest reflects widespread discontent with the government's handling of the economic crisis.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Malekshahi 40% Grand Bazaar 40% Abdanan 50% Tehran ×260% Imam Khomeini Hospital 60% Ilam ×270% Amnesty International ×280% Iran ×3100%

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protests 100% iran 90% security forces 80% economic crisis 70% human rights 60% amnesty international 50% tear gas 40% live fire 40%

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Very Negative

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Al Jazeera

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Iran

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