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Demonstrators dig in as Iran protests near third week

January 10, 2026

Sparked by economic woes, nationwide protests have widened into broader discontent with theocratic rule in Iran. Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the last monarch, has urged demonstrators to reclaim public spaces.

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Iran's streets remain tense as US President Donald Trump and EU leaders call on the clerical state to ensure protesters' safety amid reports of dozens of deaths.

Irfan Aftab
Irfan Aftab Journalist based in Berlin at DW News English & Urdu covering global affairs, society & culture.
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