Iran protests live: State TV breaks silence; blames US, Israel 'terrorist agents' for violence
Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's former Shah, praised protesters demanding freedom after Iran cut off internet and phone services. President Donald Trump reiterated his commitment to holding the Iranian regime accountable, urging other world leaders to act decisively in support of the protesters. President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged public anger but warned against violence while Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appointed a senior IRGC commander to a key post, signaling tighter security measures as protests continue. The unrest began in Tehran's bazaars over currency crash and inflation, prompting university students and residents across provinces to join the demonstrations.
9 JAN 2026
· THIS STORY — Times of India
Protests in Iran, sparked by currency crash and inflation, escalated as the government tightened security measures and the Supreme Leader appointed a senior IRGC commander.
13 JAN 2026
— The Guardian
Iran's nationwide protests, fueled by economic hardship, civil rights concerns, and political repression, have resulted in at least 648 deaths according to a researcher.
14 JAN 2026
— The Guardian
Western diplomats are adjusting their predictions of Iran's regime change based on the lack of widespread defections in the current protests.
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