02.01.2026 12:57
Protests that began due to the depreciation of Iran's currency against foreign exchange and economic issues are intensifying. As a result of the economic protests that started in Tehran and quickly spread to many cities, 5 people have lost their lives. In an attack on a police station in Lorestan province, 3 people were killed and 17 were injured. Security forces have increased their measures to bring the situation under control.
Protests that have been ongoing for days due to the significant loss of the currency against foreign exchange and economic problems in Iran have increasingly escalated. While 5 people lost their lives in clashes with security forces, 3 people were reported dead and 17 injured in an attack on a police station in Lorestan province.
PROTESTS SPREAD ACROSS THE COUNTRY
The economic protests that started in Tehran quickly spread to many cities due to the collapse of the exchange rate, rising living costs, and difficulties in making ends meet. On Thursday, it was reported that five people were killed and many others injured in demonstrations in the western and southwestern parts of Iran.
ATTACK ON POLICE STATION IN LORESTAN
According to the latest reports, some of the protesters gathered in the city of Azna in the evening local time attacked a police station with firearms. In the ensuing clash, three people lost their lives, and 17 were injured.
This incident shows that the violence of the ongoing economic protests across the country is increasing.
SECURITY FORCES ON ALERT
Following the attack in Lorestan, 14 individuals alleged to be "trained and organized" in explosive production were captured and detained in Alborz province. Security forces have increased measures to control the incidents nationwide.
PEZEŞKİYAN'S STATEMENT
President Mesud Pezeşkiyan acknowledged that the government is responsible for the economic difficulties and stated that they are working to take steps to relieve the public. Pezeşkiyan said, "If people are not satisfied, it is our fault. Do not look for the blame in the U.S. or others. The responsibility lies with us."
In his speech, the Iranian President announced that they have decided to end the practice of providing foreign currency to importers at the low rate set by the government for the import of certain products.
Some officials have stated that the protests were "provoked by external actors."
LARGEST PUBLIC MOVEMENT SINCE MAHSA AMINI
Experts state that these protests represent the largest public movement since the demonstrations that began after the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022. It is noted that the tension in the streets has been rising due to the combination of economic crisis and political pressure.