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Intensifying Protests Challenge Iran's Regime Amid Crackdown

1/20/2026

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Protests in Iran have intensified against the Islamic Republic, with a violent crackdown.
Experts say the protests threaten the regime of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader.
Many demonstrators seek to overthrow the government, but analysts caution the regime will likely suppress the unrest.
The internet blackout complicates the assessment of protests and the death toll.

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Story summary

Protests in Iran have intensified against the Islamic Republic, with a violent crackdown.
Experts say the protests threaten the regime of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader.
Many demonstrators seek to overthrow the government, but analysts caution the regime will likely suppress the unrest.
The internet blackout complicates the assessment of protests and the death toll.