Tehran protests: Security forces use tear gas on Nabard street

Security forces fired tear gas at protesters on the night of January 8 on Nabard Street in the Pirouzi neighbourhood of Tehran, according to videos received by Iranian media.

Security forces fired tear gas at protesters on Thursday night on Nabard Street in the Pirouzi neighborhood of Tehran, according to videos received by Iran International.pic.twitter.com/LO27GJIRb4

— Iran International English (@IranIntl_En) January 9, 2026

Mass protests continue across Iran, escalating into clashes with security forces. The unrest began on December 28 when Tehran market traders demonstrated against a sharp fall in the national currency, but has since spread nationwide, with demonstrations reported in all 31 provinces.

On January 9, videos circulating online showed a building of the state broadcaster IRIB in Isfahan set on fire. In Tehran, protesters chanted slogans calling for the overthrow of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and the return of exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi.

Pahlavi expressed gratitude to President Trump for reaffirming support for holding Iran’s regime accountable, urging the international community to help restore communications after the government cut internet, landline, and possibly satellite signals.

By Aghakazim Guliyev