At least 35 people killed in protests in Iran: activistsAP, DUBAI, United Arab EmiratesThe death toll in violence surrounding protests in Iran has risen to at least 35 people, activists said yesterday, as the demonstrations showed no signs of stopping. Photo: ReutersThe group, which relies on an activist network inside Iran for its reporting, has been accurate in past unrest. The protests have become the biggest in Iran since 2022, when the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody triggered nationwide demonstrations. As sanctions tightened and Iran struggled after a 12-day war with Israel, its currency collapsed last month and the protests began soon after. Journalists in Iran also face limits on reporting in general, such as requiring permission to travel around the nation.

Source: Taipei Times January 06, 2026 17:35 UTC