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Why are there huge protests going on in Iran?

Anti-government protests have been ongoing in Iran for thirteen consecutive days, beginning on December 28th in Tehran. The demonstrations were initially triggered by the collapse of the Iranian currency.

BBC News - WorldFiled 2026-01-09 · 16:47 GMTLean · CenterRead · 3 min
Why are there huge protests going on in Iran?
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Anti-government protests have been ongoing in Iran for thirteen consecutive days, beginning on December 28th in Tehran. The demonstrations were initially triggered by the collapse of the Iranian currency. According to the BBC, the protests are rooted in economic grievances. The protests are occurring amidst a backdrop of ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises in the Middle East, including the Gaza Strip, where aid shortages threaten the lives of thousands of babies. Other recent events in the region include hostage releases, prisoner exchanges, and discussions about rebuilding efforts in Gaza.

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The protests began in Tehran on 28 December.

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Anti-government protests have continued in Iran for the 13th day in a row.

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The protests were sparked by the collapse of the Iranian currency.

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