Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:52am on 11 Jan 2026,Sunday International
Protesters across Iran returned to the streets on Saturday despite a strong security crackdown, verified videos show. Clashes were reported in Tehran, Mashhad and other cities as the government kept an internet blackout in place. The attorney general warned that protesters could face the death penalty. A rights group said more than 2,500 people have been arrested since late December. BBC sources and HRANA reported over 100 deaths, including protesters and security staff. Hospitals in Tehran and Rasht said they were overwhelmed by the injured. The protests were triggered by high inflation and have spread to over 100 towns, with many now calling for an end to clerical rule.
