Cost-of-living protests turn deadly as Iranian demonstrators clash with police

Protesters and security forces clashed in western Iran for the fifth day in a row Thursday, with six civilians killed, according to the Fars news agency. A member of Iran’s security forces was also killed overnight during protests in the western city of Kouhdasht, state television reported.

Jan 2, 2026 - 05:00
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Cost-of-living protests turn deadly as Iranian demonstrators clash with police
Protesters and security forces clashed in western Iran for the fifth day in a row Thursday, with six civilians killed, according to the Fars news agency. A member of Iran’s security forces was also killed overnight during protests in the western city of Kouhdasht, state television reported.
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