Rights groups say at least 25 dead in Iran protests


People walk on a street, as protests erupt over the collapse of the currency's value, in Tehran, Iran, January 5, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

DUBAI, Jan 6 (Reuters) - At least 25 people have been killed ‌in Iran during the first nine days of protests that started in the bazaar of Tehran over the plunging value of the currency and soaring ‌inflation, according to rights groups.

The authorities have acknowledged the economic hardships but accused networks linked to foreign powers of stoking the protests. On Tuesday, ‌Iran's police chief vowed to "deal with the last of these rioters".

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