Protesters in Iran want “fundamental change”

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 11, 2026 at 01:00 PM

Protesters in Iran want “fundamental change”

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In Iran, protests are occurring due to the country's economic crisis, exacerbated by sanctions. According to an International Crisis Group analyst, Ali Vaez, some protesters are calling for "fundamental change" to address the structural issues they believe are the root cause of the economic problems. These protests are taking place as of January 11, 2026. The Iranian authorities maintain that they are acting in defense of the "national interest" amidst the unrest. The protests highlight a division between the protesters' demands for systemic reform and the government's justification of its actions.

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International Crisis Group 70% Ali Vaez 80% Iran ×2100%

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iran 90% protests 90% fundamental change 80% economic crisis 70% sanctions 60% national interest 50% structural changes 50%

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