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Iran Protests Erupt Amid Economic Collapse and Violence

1/29/2026

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Protests erupted in the Islamic Republic of Iran in December 2025 due to economic collapse.
The regime carried out a violent crackdown against protesters.
International human rights organizations report casualties estimated between 3,428 and 36,500.
European Union designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization has mixed support.
The United States Armed Forces have positioned forces in the region, raising concerns about action and Iran's economy.

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Protests erupted in the Islamic Republic of Iran in December 2025 due to economic collapse.
The regime carried out a violent crackdown against protesters.
International human rights organizations report casualties estimated between 3,428 and 36,500.
European Union designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization has mixed support.
The United States Armed Forces have positioned forces in the region, raising concerns about action and Iran's economy.