Iranian security forces used mosques in Tehran to surveil and shoot at protesters during the crackdown on anti-government demonstrations in January 2026, according to a report by Iran International. These protests were part of a nationwide movement against the Islamic Republic, quelled by mid-January through mass arrests and internet shutdowns. This militarization of civilian spaces reflects a severe approach by the authorities. Market pricing suggests a slight increase in the perceived likelihood of the Iranian regime falling before 2027.
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