Mass protests in Iran have not ceased since the end of December 2025. Initially, it was reported that traders at the Grand Bazaar in central Tehran organized a strike against the backdrop of national currency devaluation, price fluctuations, and inflation. Then the wave of discontent spread throughout the country, encompassing various segments of society, from students to young people.
News reports have emerged claiming that after a 10-day wave, two cities in western Iran - Abdanan and Malikshah - came under the control of protesters. Some sources close to the opposition interpret this situation as "practically captured." However, sources close to the state denied this, stating that the police dispersed the protesters and "order was restored." That is, for now, the picture is one event, two different versions.
It is noteworthy that the situation around the Big Market in Tehran has also become much more tense. In some reports, there was information about a sit-down campaign in the market, in the dissemination of which law enforcement agencies used tear gas.
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei acknowledged the existence of economic problems, but there were reports that he linked some processes to "enemies' work." At the same time, he did not hide his position that negotiations with "destroyers" will not be effective, and a firm response to the unrest is necessary.
Against the backdrop of the protests, the opposition wing is also active. For example, there are various reports that some political circles in exile openly support the demonstrations, and various slogans are being chanted on the streets.
Various figures are also given regarding casualties and arrests. Calculations based on some human rights sources indicate that dozens of people died and hundreds of thousands were detained within 10 days. While such figures require independent confirmation, the overall trend is the same: the situation is not regressing, but rather escalating.
The conclusion is this: protests in Iran are now strongly intertwined not only with the economy but also with political sentiment. In recent days, there may be an increase in "double info" about what happened in which city - so after each major claim, official statements and independent sources will have to be compared.
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