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Iran’s protests have spread across provinces, despite skepticism and concern among ethnic groups

  • Written by Shukriya Bradost, Ph.D. Researcher, International Security and Foreign Policy, Virginia Tech
Iran’s protests have spread across provinces, despite skepticism and concern among ethnic groupsProtester in Punak, Tehran on Jan. 10, 2026.Author-obtained image., CC BY

When Iran’s ongoing protests began in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar on Dec. 28 2025, the government initially treated them as manageable and temporary.

Bazaar merchants have historically been among the most conservative social groups in Iran, deeply embedded in the...

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