How volatile is the situation in Iran?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 11, 2026 at 08:37 PM

How volatile is the situation in Iran?

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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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University of Cambridge 50% James Bays 60% Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies 60% Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft 60% Roxane Farmanfarmaian 70% Mehran Kamrava 70% United States 70% Trita Parsi 70% Iranian Protests 80% Iran ×290%

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iran 100% protests 90% currency collapse 80% unrest 70% crackdown 60% death penalty 50% volatility 40%

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Very Negative

Score: -0.60

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Al Jazeera

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85%

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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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