Iran Erupts Again: Economic Protests Spread as Govt Announces Aid

Iran Erupts Again: Economic Protests Spread as Govt Announces Aid

Published : Jan 09, 2026, 08:03 PM IST

Iran is witnessing its biggest unrest since 2022 as protests over worsening economic conditions spread across multiple provinces. Streets burned in Tehran while crowds marched in other cities. The government announced small cash assistance to calm anger, even as arrests and deaths mounted amid global concern.