Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he is closely monitoring developments in Iran and is supportive of the protests. It said that of those killed, 490 were protesters and 48 were with security forces. "Reports were received of surveillance drones flying overhead and movements by security forces around protest locations, indicating ongoing monitoring and security control." In Mashhad, Iran’s second-largest city some 725 kilometres northeast of Tehran, footage purported to show protesters confronting security forces. WATCH | Expert discusses whether the latest protests will be any different: Protests spread in Iran again — is this time different?

Source: CBC News January 11, 2026 17:26 UTC