Iran protesters defy crackdown as videos show violent clashes

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete January 11, 2026 at 06:44 AM

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Protests continue across Iran despite a government crackdown and internet blackout. Sparked by rising inflation over two weeks ago, demonstrations have spread to over 100 cities and now call for an end to the clerical rule of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iranian authorities have responded with increased force, leading to reported deaths and injuries, and have declared protesters "enemies of God," a capital offense. Hundreds of protesters have been arrested. The government has severely restricted internet access, limiting it to a domestic intranet, a measure more restrictive than in previous uprisings. Information is difficult to verify due to restrictions on international media.

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