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Iran: Protests Subside After Deadly Crackdown

Published January 16, 2026, 19:13
Iran: Protests Subside After Deadly Crackdown

Protests in Iran appear to have subsided following a deadly crackdown by authorities, who have made arrests. Initially sparked by high inflation and economic hardship, the protests have evolved into one of the biggest challenges to the clerical regime since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. The US has warned Tehran of “serious consequences” if further bloodshed occurs, but Trump stated that killings appear to be decreasing. Reports indicate a 15-year-old protester was killed by security forces. The US is considering sending additional military forces to the region, while the Israeli intelligence chief is in the US for talks regarding the situation in Iran.