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Protests Surge in Iran Amid Currency Crisis and Violence
1/2/2026
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Iran Protests Escalate
- Protests in Iran rise over living costs and currency issues, with six killed recently.
- Iran's Foreign Ministry's social media account supports the demonstrations, suggesting they could topple the regime.
- U.S. officials, including Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), predict Iranian regime's collapse, tying it to Israel's actions against Iran.
- Iranian authorities have warned against using the protests to incite chaos.
- Reports indicate the arrest of individuals connected to anti-regime groups abroad.
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