Summary of Important News Items and Editorials-71
Summary of Important News Items and Editorials-71
THE HINDU DATED 11TH JANUARY 2026.
1. Iran’s Crackdown on Protests and International Reactions
Iran witnessed intensifying anti-government protests entering their second week, marked by a sharp escalation in state repression. With internet and phone services largely shut down, independent verification became difficult, yet human rights groups reported at least 65 deaths and over 2,300 detentions. The Iranian leadership, led by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, adopted a hardline stance, branding protesters as “enemies of God” and warning of merciless prosecution. State media projected an image
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