Iranian President Orders Talks with Protesters
- Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani stated on X (formerly Twitter) that the government views protesters as "our children" and mourns any bloodshed.
- Mohajerani further announced that the president has directed all government ministries and agencies to initiate dialog with the public and address citizen demands.
- As of January 20, 2026, the government's response appears focused on de-escalation through engagement, though the long-term impact on the protests remains to be seen.
Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani stated on X (formerly Twitter) that the government views protesters as “our children” and mourns any bloodshed. She indicated the administration aims to address the concerns driving demonstrations while preventing their manipulation by specific political factions.
Mohajerani further announced that the president has directed all government ministries and agencies to initiate dialog with the public and address citizen demands. This follows recent protests across multiple Iranian cities, primarily fueled by economic hardship, including a meaningful increase in foreign exchange rates and accelerating inflation.
As of January 20, 2026, the government’s response appears focused on de-escalation through engagement, though the long-term impact on the protests remains to be seen. Independent verification of the extent to which ministries are actively implementing the president’s directive is ongoing.