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2026 Iran protests Protests sparked by Iran's ailing economy are growing across the country, with demonstrators calling for a change of government and "death to the dictator." Iran: More than 2,000 protesters arrested, rights group says Louis Oelofse with AFP, AP, dpa, Reuters 24 hours ago24 hours ago Protests sparked by economic hardship have spread across Iran, in the biggest wave of dissent in three years. https://www.dw.com/en/iran-more-than-2000-protesters-arrested-rights-group-says/a-75420973 © 2026 Deutsche Welle | Amid Iran's unrest, is Reza Pahlavi gaining support? Theresa Tropper 01/07/2026January 7, 2026 As ongoing protests grip Iran, some activists are calling for the return of exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, ousted in 1979. But how much support does he have inside the country? https://www.dw.com/en/amid-irans-unrest-is-reza-pahlavi-gaining-support/video-75421199 © 2026 Deutsche Welle | Iran protests: Reports of clashes at Tehran bazaar Kieran Burke with AFP, AP 01/06/2026January 6, 2026 Security forces reportedly used tear gas on demonstrators at the Tehran Grand Bazaar as they held a sit-in. The protests, triggered by rising cost of living, are now into their 10th day. https://www.dw.com/en/iran-protests-reports-of-clashes-at-tehran-bazaar/a-75409139 © 2026 Deutsche Welle |