Jan 4, 2026 In short: (ABC-Australia) Various groups say at least 16 people have died and hundreds have been arrested in a week of demonstrations in Iran. The protests are fuelled by surging inflation and have prompted a crackdown from the country’s government. Iran is vulnerable amid a struggling economy and international pressure. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-05/iran-protests-spread-death-toll-rises/106198320 At […]