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- On January 10, 2026, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed support for Iranian protesters after warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump against violence.
- The protests erupted over economic hardships as inflation exceeded 40%, drawing international concern after leaders from France, Britain, and Germany condemned the killings.
- An Iranian rights group reported 65 deaths and more than 2,500 arrests during the unrest.
- Iranian authorities claimed they arrested 100 "armed rioters".
