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Iran Protests Escalate as Reza Pahlavi Calls for Targeted Demonstrations

Published January 10, 2026, 13:07
Iran Protests Escalate as Reza Pahlavi Calls for Targeted Demonstrations

Protests in Iran are escalating and spreading to major cities, focusing on the economic crisis and opposition to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The son of the former Shah, Reza Pahlavi, is calling for targeted demonstrations and the occupation of city centers. Despite internet shutdowns imposed by the authorities, protesters continue to gather and chant slogans. At least 51 people have been reported killed in the crackdown on protests, while Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin Ebadi warns of a potential massacre. Khamenei has accused the US of inciting unrest and vowed that the Islamic Republic will not back down.