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Iran Protests Enter Second Week as Khamenei Vows No Retreat, Internet Cut Nationwide

A sweeping internet shutdown underscores a hardening state response, with rights groups counting more than 50 dead.

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Le guide Suprême Ali Khamenei.
Manifestation à Téhéran, le 9 janvier.
Une fresque représentant l’ayatollah Ali Khamenei et le défunt guide suprême iranien, l’ayatollah Rouhollah Khomeini, dans une rue de Téhéran. En Iran, plus de 50 manifestants ont été tués depuis le début du mouvement de protestation, le 28 décembre, alerte une ONG vendredi 9 janvier 2026.

Overview

  • Crowds returned to Tehran and multiple cities Friday night, with verified videos showing marches, honking convoys and chants targeting the supreme leader.
  • NetBlocks reported a nationwide communications blackout that drove connectivity to near zero, yet demonstrations persisted in Tabriz, Mashhad, Qom and other centers.
  • Iran Human Rights reports at least 51 protesters killed, including nine children, while HRANA cites 62 total deaths and about 2,200 arrests since December 28.
  • Ali Khamenei condemned protesters as “vandals” and pledged not to back down as the IRGC vowed to protect the revolution and the judiciary signaled maximum punishment for “rioters.”
  • President Trump warned the U.S. would “strike very hard” if authorities kill protesters, European officials urged restraint, and exiled figure Reza Pahlavi called for a nationwide strike in key sectors.