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CNBC TV18•12-01-2026, 20:34

Iran Protests Escalate: Internet Shut Down Amid Economic Crisis and Political Unrest

  • •Nationwide protests in Iran are intensifying due to a failing economy, with the government shutting down internet and phone networks.
  • •The rial currency is in free fall, trading at over 1.4 million to $1, exacerbated by UN sanctions and a war launched by Israel.
  • •Iran's 'Axis of Resistance' has been significantly weakened following the Israel-Hamas war and regional conflicts.
  • •Over 500 protests have occurred across all 31 provinces, with at least 544 deaths and over 10,600 arrests reported by Human Rights Activists News Agency.
  • •The protests, initially economic, have broadened to include anti-government chants, fueled by long-standing anger and the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini.

Why It Matters: Iran faces widespread protests, economic collapse, and international pressure, leading to internet shutdowns and instability.

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