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Protests Erupt in Iran Amid Suspected Spy Arrest

1/10/2026

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  • On January 10, 2026, Iran's Revolutionary Guards' intelligence wing announced the arrest of a foreigner suspected of spying for Israel, according to Tasnim News Agency.
  • Protests have erupted across Iran since December 28, 2025, driven by rising inflation and escalating political discontent.
  • Demonstrators are calling for an end to clerical rule.
  • Iranian authorities claim that the United States (U.S.) and Israel are instigating the unrest.