Massive Protests Rock Iran As Death Toll Rises Following Severe Damage To Several Major Buildings
January 02, 2026 01:40 PM IST

Massive Protests Rock Iran As Death Toll Rises Following Severe Damage To Several Major Buildings

Desk Correspondent , Tehran - Iran is currently facing a wave of massive protests that have spread across several cities following a series of tragic building collapses. The unrest began after several large structures were severely damaged or fell entirely, leading to a rising death toll and many injuries. Angry citizens have taken to the streets to blame government negligence and poor construction standards for the disaster. These protests have quickly turned violent in some areas as security forces attempt to disperse the large crowds of people demanding accountability and immediate justice for the victims.

The scale of the damage has left many families homeless and looking for answers as rescue teams continue to search through the rubble. Reports suggest that the death toll is expected to rise as more bodies are recovered from the ruins of the damaged buildings. Protesters are chanting slogans against local authorities, claiming that warnings about the safety of these structures were ignored for years. The situation has become a major crisis for the government, which is now facing international pressure to handle the protests peacefully and address the underlying issues of corruption and safety.

Communication in many parts of the country has been restricted as authorities try to control the flow of information regarding the extent of the protests. Despite these efforts, videos of the demonstrations continue to surface on social media, showing large fires and intense confrontations between the public and the police. Human rights groups are closely monitoring the situation, expressing concern over the safety of those involved in the protests. As the tension grows, the world is watching to see how the Iranian leadership will respond to this latest and very serious challenge to its domestic stability.

TV 19 Network NEWS FEED

Kulman Ghising Tipped as Strong Contender for Nepal Prime Minister Role

Kulman Ghising Tipped as Strong Contender for Nepa...

Kulman Ghising, credited with ending Nepal’s power cuts and reforming the energy...

NATO responds to overnight drone attack near Polish border

NATO responds to overnight drone attack near Polis...

NATO forces successfully intercepted a large-scale overnight drone raid launched...

Priya Sachdev’s lawyer points to Karisma Kapoor’s long absence in Sunjay Kapur estate battle

Priya Sachdev’s lawyer points to Karisma Kapoor’s...

Priya Sachdev’s lawyer has questioned Karisma Kapoor’s absence from Sunjay Kapur...

Qatar Asserts to UN: No Tolerance for ‘Reckless Israeli Behaviour’

Qatar Asserts to UN: No Tolerance for ‘Reckless Is...

Qatar has strongly condemned what it describes as a “cowardly criminal assault”...

ED Arrests Karnataka Congress MLA Satish Sail in Iron Ore Case

ED Arrests Karnataka Congress MLA Satish Sail in I...

Karnataka Congress MLA Satish Krishna Sail has been arrested by the Enforcement...