1 5 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran, Iran January 3, 2026. 2 5 People walk on a street as protests erupt over the collapse of the currency's value in Tehran, Iran, January 2, 2026. 3 5 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran, Iran January 3, 2026. 5 5 A street musician plays as protests erupt over the collapse of the currency's value in Tehran, Iran, January 2, 2026. Reuters could not immediately verify the reports by rights groups, state media or social media accounts.

Source: The Telegraph January 03, 2026 14:12 UTC