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‘They are killing us’: authorities use force against protesters in Kurdish regions of Iran

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Deepa Parent and William ChristouJanuary 7, 2026 at 09:17 PM
‘They are killing us’: authorities use force against protesters in Kurdish regions of Iran
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Protests erupted in Kurdish regions of western Iran on Wednesday due to grievances over economic conditions and government corruption. Demonstrations occurred across multiple cities, with shopkeepers participating in a general strike called for by opposition parties. Iranian authorities responded to the protests with force, deploying teargas, pellet guns, and reportedly live ammunition against demonstrators. Witnesses and rights groups reported violence used to disperse the crowds. The protests occurred despite the authorities' attempts to quell them before the planned strike.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context
Opposition parties 40% General strike ×250% Protesters ×360% Authorities ×370% Kurdish cities 75% Kurdish regions ×285% Iran ×390%

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protests 100% kurdish regions 90% iran 80% violence 70% general strike 60% government corruption 50% economic conditions 50% tear gas 40% pellet guns 40%

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Very Negative
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The Guardian - World News
Political Lean
Center-Left (-0.40)
Far LeftCenterFar Right
Classification Confidence
85%
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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