Amid the violent protests taking place in Iran, the country amped up its response to the rage and criticism of the Islamic regime led by Ayatollah Khamenei. Iran’s attorney general warned the protesting citizens that anyone found demonstrating would be considered an “enemy of God”, a deathly charge as it comes with the death penalty under Iranian law. Amid the violent protests taking place in Iran, the country amped up its response to the rage and criticism of the Islamic regime led by Ayatollah Khamenei. According to the statement, the attorney general referred to those who “helped rioters” who would also face the charge. Here’s Iran protests timeline:-28 December 2025: First protests erupt in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar, initially over economic hardship (inflation, currency collapse, high prices).

Source: dna January 10, 2026 15:14 UTC