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Widening Protests Mount Pressure on Iran’s Theocracy as Economy Falters
Protests in over 170 locations across 25 provinces follow economic collapse and high inflation, with at least 15 killed and more than 580 arrested, reports say.
- Widening protests in Iran are putting new pressure on its theocracy due to an ailing economy, as reported by the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency.
- Demonstrations have spread to over 170 locations across 25 of Iran's 31 provinces, according to a recent report.
- The collapse of the rial has contributed to an economic crisis in Iran, leading to these protests.
- At least 15 people have died and more than 580 arrests have occurred amid the worsening situation.
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Total News Sources46
Leaning Left20Leaning Right7Center14Last UpdatedBias Distribution49% Left
Bias Distribution
- 49% of the sources lean Left
49% Left
L 49%
C 34%
R 17%
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