On January 4, local time, the commander of the Iranian police force said that the protests in Iran were originally aimed at market merchants focusing on economic issues, but then the protests turned into street riots. Over the past two nights, police forces have begun targeted arrests against leaders inciting public unrest. The arrested persons stated in their statements that they had received funds in US dollars.

On January 4, local time, the commander of the Iranian police force said that the protests in Iran were originally aimed at market merchants focusing on economic issues, but then the protests turned into street riots. Over the past two nights, police forces have begun targeted arrests against leaders inciting public unrest. The arrested persons stated in their statements that they had received funds in US dollars.