11.01.2026 14:51
Protests in Iran continue on the 14th day, while a claim that has come to the fore has made a big impact. According to a report by Iran International, the United States, which is sending a large amount of military equipment to the Middle East, will target Iran in the coming days. While shipments are expected to continue in the coming days, it is stated that Israel will only be involved in operations if Iran attacks the U.S.
Protests that began due to economic problems in Iran continue on the 14th day. The U.S.-based Iran Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) announced that the number of people who lost their lives in the protests that started due to economic issues in Iran has risen to 116, while ministry sources reported the figure to be 217. It was also stated that a prosecutor was killed during the events.
2,638 PEOPLE DETAINED
In the report stating that more than 2,600 people were injured in the events, it was reported that 2,638 people have been detained so far. Iranian officials have not yet made a statement regarding the total number of those who died or were injured in the protests.
"THE U.S. MAY TARGET IRAN IN THE COMING DAYS"
According to a report by Iran International based on informed sources on Sunday, it is expected that the U.S. will target Iran in the coming days as Washington increases its military deployment in the Middle East.
MILITARY EQUIPMENT SENT TO THE REGION
Sources stated that a large amount of military equipment was sent to the region last week and that these shipments are expected to continue in the coming days.
WILL ISRAEL PROVIDE SUPPORT?
The statement noted that Israel would only participate after the U.S. takes action and only if the Islamic Republic attacks Israel or shows clear signs of doing so.
PROTESTS IN IRAN
Protests that began on December 28, 2025, due to the significant depreciation of the local currency against foreign currencies and economic problems, spread to many cities in the country, starting from the Grand Bazaar in Tehran, initiated by shopkeepers. The semi-official Tasnim News Agency reported on January 7 that the number of injured police officers in the protests has risen to 568, and the number of members of the volunteer security forces known as Basij has also increased to 66, without providing information on total casualties.
During the intensified protests in Tehran on January 8, it was reported that numerous buses and ambulances, as well as 24 houses, 25 mosques, 2 hospitals, and 26 public buildings, were set on fire and destroyed by groups among the protesters. Following the events, the Iranian government had blocked internet access nationwide.