Days after nationwide anti-government protests shook Iran, the nation drew tens of thousands of pro-government demonstrators to the streets in a show of power. Thousands of Iranians filled a major square in central Tehran on Monday to support the Islamic republic and mourn security forces killed during protests, state television pictures showed. People waving Iran's flag packed the capital's Enghelab (Revolution) Square as prayers were read for victims of what the government has termed "riots". Iran has been roiled by anti-government protests since 28 December after the Iranian rial collapsed and prices surged, significantly impacting living costs. “The leaders of Iran called” yesterday, Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, adding that “a meeting is being set up...

Source: Mint January 12, 2026 12:00 UTC