Which are Iran’s main opposition groups? | Protests News | Al Jazeera
Navigation menu Trending Protests in Iran that began in late December over soaring prices have evolved into a broader challenge to its religious rulers, who have governed Iran since the 1979 revolution. More than 100 security personnel have been killed in recent days, state media reported, while opposition activists said the death toll is higher and includes dozens of protesters. Al Jazeera cannot independently verify either figure. list 1 of 4Who is Reza Pahlavi? The exiled ‘prince’ urging Iranians to ‘seize cities’ list 2 of 4Trump warns of “very strong options” amid Iran unrest list 3 of 4Iran’s FM says protests became ‘bloody’ to give Trump intervention excuse list 4 of 4Man detained after driving truck through anti-Iran protest in Los Angeles The establishment in Iran is facing mounting pressure from a fragmented opposition movement. While some groups and individuals in the movement are inside Iran, others are voicing opposition to the rulers from outside the country. They are mainly leaders who are living in exile or members of the Iranian diaspora.
Published: January 12, 2026 12:19 pm
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