Iran: Anti-Government Protests in Iran 6.

Iran - January 08, 2026 Fires burn on the ground as protesters gather nearby in Tehran, Iran, on January 8, 2026. Nationwide protests erupted in Iran in late December 2025, initially driven by a sharp depreciation of the Iranian rial, rising inflation, and worsening economic conditions before developing into broader anti-government demonstrations. The protests spread to more than 200 cities across all 31 provinces, with demonstrators calling for political change as authorities imposed widespread internet restrictions and launched a major security crackdown.