Iran Unrest Update: Death Toll Surpasses 500 as Nationwide Protests Continue
Latest verified developments on the protests, government crackdown, international response, and risks of broader conflict
Iran is experiencing its largest and most intense period of domestic unrest in years. Nationwide anti-government protests that began in late December 2025 over economic conditions have evolved into sustained challenges to the theocratic regime. Below are the most recent, verified developments as of January 11, 2026.
Death Toll and Arrests Rise Sharply
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