Dozens Killed As Nationwide Anti-Government Protests Rock Iran

A wave of protests across Iran—sparked by economic collapse, inflation, and corruption—has escalated into deadly clashes, with human rights groups reporting dozens killed and thousands detained. Footage shows large demonstrations across cities and even traditionally pro-regime areas like Tehran’s Grand Bazaar, while NetBlocks reports a near-total nationwide internet shutdown. Analysts note the breadth and diversity of the unrest, drawing parallels to past uprisings, as Supreme Leader Khamenei blames “vandals” and U.S. influence, and President Masoud Pezeshkian urges restraint by security forces.