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January 9, 2026

The Economic Roots of the Iranian Uprising

A government that claims infallibility is failing its people.

Last night saw masses of Iranians take to the streets as demonstrations spread throughout Tehran and other major cities. The regime cut phone and Internet service, and began firing on protesters; there are also reports of protesters overwhelming security forces and of the beginnings of what might be an armed insurgency in Iranian Kurdistan. 

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