11.01.2026 18:44
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian made statements regarding the ongoing protests across the country. Stating that "the enemy has infiltrated the country with trained terrorists," Pezeshkian expressed, "Those who create chaos and rebel are not the protesting people."
The President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, stated regarding the ongoing protests in the country, "The enemy has brought trained terrorists into the country. Those who cause chaos and rebel are not the protesting people."
The President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, made a statement regarding the demonstrations in the country. Pezeshkian noted that Iran's enemies are trying to escalate unrest, saying, "The enemy has brought trained terrorists into the country. Those who cause chaos and rebel are not the protesting people."
WARNING FROM IRAN'S PRESIDENT
Pezeshkian stated, "We hear the voices of the protesters and we are making every effort to solve their problems. I urge families to keep their children away from those who cause disruption."
"OUR DUTY IS TO SOLVE THE PEOPLE'S PROBLEMS"
Pezeshkian, noting that they do not ignore the protesters' objections and are making efforts to solve the problems, said they have taken some structural steps to improve the economy. Pezeshkian stated, "Our duty is to solve the people's problems and alleviate their concerns. At the same time, it is to not allow those who cause chaos to turn the country upside down."
WHAT HAPPENED?
On December 28, 2025, protests initiated by shopkeepers in the Grand Bazaar of Tehran due to the significant depreciation of the local currency against foreign currencies and economic issues spread to many cities in the country. The semi-official Tasnim News Agency reported on January 7 that the number of police injured in the protests had risen to 568, and the number of members of the volunteer security forces known as Basij had 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.