Sporadic protests in Tehran as clashes reported in Iran’s west
Summary
Sporadic protests have started in Tehran and other cities in Iran, driven initially by economic worries. Over time, these protests have expanded to include political demands. Clashes, especially in the western part of Iran, have resulted in some deaths.Key Facts
- Protests began on December 28 when shopkeepers went on strike over economic issues.
- Protests have since spread and include political demands.
- Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei stated the protests are not yet nationwide.
- 14 people, including security forces, have died during these protests.
- Protests in Tehran have been mostly small, with groups of 50 to 200 people.
- More intense clashes are happening in western Iran, like in Malekshahi, where a security force member was killed.
- Videos of the protests are circulating on social media, but many are hard to verify.
- Khamenei emphasized the government will not tolerate violent protests.
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