Deadly protests erupt in Iran

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:17:02 +0000

At least 65 people have been killed and more than 2,300 arrested in two weeks of anti-government protests that have rocked Iran, the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency said. The
demonstrations have taken place in a wave of nationwide unrest over crippling economic conditions.

An internet blackout across the country imposed by the authorities is also ongoing, according to a watchdog. Authorities had cut internet access and telephone lines in Tehran and other cities on Thursday.

President Donald Trump has threatened to attack Iran if security forces respond with force and Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US supports the country’s people. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urged Trump to “focus on his own country” and blamed the US for inciting the protests.

CNN correspondent Paula Hancocks reports from Abu Dhabi, and Fareed Zakaria speaks with Kaitlan Collins.

0:00 Internet blackout enters second day
0:20 Protests in Tehran
0:53 CNN correspondent reports
1:35 President Trump statement
3:28 Reza Pahlavi, son of last shah, statement
5:07 Fareed Zakaria on protests