What's happening in Iran? Breaking down the deadly protests shaking the country

Jan 13, 2026 - 17:01
What's happening in Iran? Breaking down the deadly protests shaking the country
People gather in a dark street. A fire burns. Someone holds up  a  sign with a photo of a  man on it.

Nationwide protests have been shaking Iran for weeks. They started Dec. 28 in response to soaring prices, then turned into wider anti-government protests against the clerical rulers who have governed the country for nearly 50 years.