Iran Protests Quelled Since Deadly Crackdown, Residents Say

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Abdi Latif Dahir, Kiana Hayeri, Sanam Mahoozi and Farnaz FassihiJanuary 16, 2026 at 06:51 PM

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Following weeks of anti-government protests in Iran, sparked by economic collapse and currency devaluation, demonstrations have largely subsided since Sunday. A heavy security presence and deadly crackdowns by authorities, along with communication blackouts, appear to have suppressed the protests in many cities and towns. Residents in Tehran report a sense of martial law, with a significant security force presence and emptier streets. A human rights group confirms the decline in large-scale protests, noting thousands have been detained and universities have closed. An Israeli defense assessment corroborates the reduced scale of protests, attributing it to the Iranian forces' use of live ammunition and internet restrictions.

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