Iran Police Chief Reports Return to Calm After Unrest

Iran’s police chief, Brig. Gen. Ahmadreza Radan, announced that calm has returned following days of unrest, with no reported protests despite external calls for action. The unrest began on December 28 in Tehran over economic grievances, leading to violent riots and multiple arrests across provinces, along with claims of foreign involvement from the US and Israel. A US-based human rights group reported over 2,600 fatalities and nearly 19,100 detentions during the protests. Iranian officials accused foreign powers of instigating the chaos while asserting control over the situation.

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