January 8, 2026
Two security officials killed, 30 injured as angry protesters open fire in Iran
This undated photo shows the ongoing protests against economic grievances in Iran. — Fars News Agency Two security officials were killed and 30 others were wounded by gunfire from armed protesters as violence erupted in the town of Lordegan in Iran’s Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, Iranian media reported. Nationwide demonstrations over economic protests have entered their 11th day in parts of Iran, with the latest demonstrations reported in Lordegan and Bojnord in the northeastern province of North Khorasan. According to Iran Fars news agency, the unrest began when about 300 shopkeepers closed their businesses at around 10pm on Wednesday and












