A Look at Iran’s Antigovernment Protests

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Erika Solomon, Katrin Bennhold, Christina Thornell, Christina Shaman, Parin Behrooz and Sanjana VargheseJanuary 9, 2026 at 11:29 PM

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Recent antigovernment protests in Iran have prompted a threatened crackdown by the country's supreme leader. The protests, which have occurred over several weeks, are the focus of a news report featuring Erika Solomon, the New York Times bureau chief for Iran and Iraq, and senior writer Katrin Bennhold. They discuss the underlying causes fueling the demonstrations. The report, published on January 9, 2026, includes contributions from Christina Thornell, Christina Shaman, Parin Behrooz, and Sanjana Varghese. The video examines the context and reasons behind the unrest in Iran.

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New York Times - World

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Center-Left (-0.30)

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70%

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Iran

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