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On TV, Iran President's 1st reaction amid massive protest, deaths over economic hardship| Pezeshkian
Published on Jan 02, 2026 06:57 pm IST
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has acknowledged that failures by state authorities contributed to the current crisis gripping the country, as widespread protests erupt over worsening economic conditions. The unrest, the largest seen in Iran in three years, has led to deadly clashes between protesters and security forces. As tensions escalate, U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Washington would intervene if peaceful protesters are violently targeted, while Iran continues to struggle under sanctions, inflation, and regional conflict fallout.
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