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Iran Tightens Clampdown as Khamenei Calls Economic Grievances 'Justified' but Vows to Curb 'Rioters'

Authorities signal a harsher security response following a week of unrest driven by soaring prices.

Overview

  • Internet access was restricted nationwide, with Cloudflare data showing web traffic down about one third on Saturday and roughly 15% below normal on Sunday morning.
  • Police warned of potential "armed uprisings" and pledged to stop enemies from turning demonstrations into broader unrest.
  • State-linked reports said a Basij militia member was killed in Harsin, while rights activists reported at least ten fatalities overall and officials cited at least eight.
  • Protests that began with Tehran bazaar merchants over currency collapse drew students and spread to cities including Qom, Marvdasht, Mashhad, Hamedan and Tehran districts.
  • Witnesses and local outlets reported fresh clashes, arrests and demonstrations extending across much of the country.