Inside StoryThe country has been rocked by two weeks of widespread protests since the currency collapsed.Widespread unrest, killings and arrests have taken place during protests in Iran sparked by a collapse in the local currency.The leadership says that it will listen to demonstrators, but that rioters face the death penalty.As the United States warns against a crackdown, how volatile is the situation?Presenter: James BaysGuests:Mehran Kamrava – Head of Iranian studies at the Arab Center for Research and Policy StudiesRoxane Farmanfarmaian – Professor of modern Middle East politics at the University of CambridgeTrita Parsi – Executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible StatecraftPublished On 11 Jan 2026
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SUN · 2026-01-11 · 19:37 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0111-6932
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How volatile is the situation in Iran?
Since early January 2026, Iran has experienced widespread protests triggered by a collapse in the local currency. These demonstrations have been met with unrest, killings, and arrests.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-01-11 · 19:37 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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Since early January 2026, Iran has experienced widespread protests triggered by a collapse in the local currency. These demonstrations have been met with unrest, killings, and arrests. The Iranian leadership has stated they will listen to demonstrators, but rioters could face the death penalty. The United States has cautioned against a crackdown on protestors. Analysts Mehran Kamrava, Roxane Farmanfarmaian, and Trita Parsi discussed the volatility of the situation on Al Jazeera's "Inside Story" program, examining the factors contributing to the unrest and potential outcomes.
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The United States warns against a crackdown.
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The Iranian leadership says that rioters face the death penalty.
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The Iranian leadership says that it will listen to demonstrators.
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Widespread unrest, killings and arrests have taken place during protests in Iran.
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Protests in Iran were sparked by a collapse in the local currency.
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