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A timeline of how the protests in Iran unfolded and the crackdown that followed

WORLD NEWS
16-01-2026 20:12 HKT
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In this photo obtained by The Associated Press, Iranians attend an anti-government protest in Tehran, Iran, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (UGC via AP)
In this photo obtained by The Associated Press, Iranians attend an anti-government protest in Tehran, Iran, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (UGC via AP)
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