Iran’s Massive Protests: Government Cracks DownTehran, Iran —(Map)People across Iran have been protesting for over two weeks. The protests began over the economy, but have grown into larger protests against the government. In the past, Iran’s government has sometimes made small changes to its rules to help bring an end to protests. The problems in Iran’s economy are serious, and are unlikely to improve for a long time. Much will depend on how determined the protesters are, how Iran’s government responds, and whether outside forces, like the US, get involved.

Source: New York Times January 13, 2026 06:19 UTC