Timeline of how Iran’s deadly protests unfolded
Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 14, 2026 at 08:56 PM
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In January 2026, Iran experienced widespread protests that escalated rapidly over 17 days, becoming the nation's worst unrest in years. The protests initially began due to economic grievances within Iran. The Iranian government claims that foreign powers incited the violence. The United States, under Donald Trump, has issued repeated threats of potential military action. The timeline of events leading to this point highlights the swift transformation of economic protests into a major period of instability within Iran.
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iran protests 100% unrest 70% economy 60% us military action 50% foreign powers 50% violence 40%
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Iran
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