Coverage dated January 5, 2026

Security forces clash with protesters in Iran’s main market as at least 36 killed in demonstrations

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Protesters angry over Iran's ailing economy conducted a sit-in Tuesday at Tehran's Grand Bazaar, witnesses said, with security forces ultimately firing tear gas

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  1. The Columbian

    Security forces clash with protesters in Iran’s main market as at least 36 killed in demonstrations (opens The Columbian)

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    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Protesters angry over Iran's ailing economy conducted a sit-in Tuesday at Tehran's Grand Bazaar, witnesses said, with security forces ultimately firing tear gas

  2. The Guardian

    Iranian security forces clash with protesters at Tehran’s grand bazaar (opens The Guardian)

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    Nationwide protests continue to grow as rights groups accuse authorities of cracking down on demonstrators

  3. Los Angeles Times

    Security forces clash with protesters in Iran's main market as at least 35 killed in demonstrations (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    The protest at the Grand Bazaar, the beating heart for centuries of both Iran's economic and political life, represents the latest signal that the demonstrations are likely to continue as the country's currency fell to a record low Tuesday.

  4. Deutsche Welle

    Iran protests: Reports of clashes at Tehran bazaar (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    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.

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