Protesters march in downtown Tehran, Iran, Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. (Fars News Agency via AP)
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Iran Protests: 35 Dead, 1,200 Detained Amid Economic Unrest

  • At least 35 people have been killed in ongoing economic protests across Iran.
  • Over 1,200 individuals have been detained during the week-long demonstrations.
  • Figures provided by the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA).
  • Among the dead are 29 protesters, four children, and two security force members.
  • Semiofficial Fars news agency reports 250 police and 45 Basij members injured.

Why It Matters: Iran's economic protests escalate with significant casualties and detentions reported by activists.

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