Tehran, Jan 06 (V7N) - Protests driven by Iran’s fragile economic conditions have entered their second consecutive week, with demonstrations continuing to intensify across large parts of the country. Ongoing unrest in the capital Tehran and multiple other provinces has further heightened internal tensions and raised concerns about nationwide stability.

According to information from human rights organizations and local media, the protests have now spread to at least 26 of Iran’s 31 provinces. Demonstrations of varying intensity have affected no fewer than 78 cities, marking one of the most widespread waves of unrest in the country in recent years.

The BBC reported that at least 19 protesters and one member of the security forces have been killed so far. More than 50 people have sustained injuries, while at least 990 individuals have been arrested since the protests began. Human rights groups warn that the casualty and arrest figures may rise as demonstrations continue.

Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has once again issued a warning regarding the situation in Iran, suggesting the possibility of U.S. intervention. In an interview aboard Air Force One, Trump stated that if killings similar to past incidents occur again in Iran, the United States would respond with strong action.

The current wave of protests began on December 28 in Tehran, initially sparked by a strike led by shopkeepers. According to the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, overnight demonstrations were reported on Sunday in Tehran, the southern city of Shiraz, and several areas of western Iran. During these protests, demonstrators were heard chanting slogans against the existing governing system and the religious leadership of the Islamic Republic.

As unrest continues to spread and security operations intensify, Iran remains under close domestic and international scrutiny, with uncertainty surrounding how the authorities will respond in the coming days.

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