Over the past 50 years, Iran has been shaken by a series of protests. Millions nationwide protested over the next months, becoming known as the “Green Movement.” A brutal security force crackdown saw dozens killed and thousands arrested. A monthslong security crackdown killed more than 500 people and saw over 22,000 detained. Protests began soon after. Iran shut down the internet and telephone networks to the outside world after demonstrators heeded a call for nighttime rallies Thursday.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 09, 2026 14:36 UTC