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Anti-government protests in Iran continue into their third week

 Published: 11:37, 12 January 2026

Anti-government protests in Iran continue into their third week

Anti-government protests in Iran have entered their third week, with demonstrations spreading nationwide amid an escalating crisis triggered by deepening economic hardship and the sharp depreciation of the Iranian rial.

Many shopkeepers joined a nationwide strike, closing their businesses in response to worsening economic conditions.

The Iranian president said Sunday that his government is determined to address Iran’s economic problems. His remarks were the first since protests that began last month.

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