How the Iranian regime is framing the nationwide protests

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Theresa Tropper
January 15, 2026Advertisement
Iran's state media shows funeral processions in Tehran, blaming foreign powers for alleged killings by protesters. Experts call it a textbook propaganda move, as most Iranians remain cut off from the world. Only a shrinking minority supports the Islamic Republic according to some analysts, while security forces suppress dissent. Observers warn a leadership crisis could spark unrest, exposing realities the regime seeks to hide.