Iran protests: President Masoud blames terrorist elements for mass destruction

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has pledged to address mounting economic grievances in the country, saying his government is “ready to listen” to protesters while urging them to prevent “rioters” and “terrorist elements” from wreaking havoc. Pezeshkian spoke about the unrest in an interview on state television on Sunday, January 11, 2026,  as the demonstrations, which began when […]