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2026 Iranian Protests: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
Updated the discussion on the U.S. military build-up in the region after the protests. Feb 28, 2026
Article revised and updated. Jan 26, 2026
Article revised and updated. Jan 20, 2026
Media added. Jan 15, 2026
Added cross-reference. Jan 15, 2026
Media added. Jan 14, 2026
Updated the discussion of the government's response to the protests. Jan 13, 2026
Updated the number of people killed. Jan 12, 2026
Article revised. Jan 09, 2026
Article revised and updated. Jan 09, 2026
New article added. Jan 02, 2026
Added section titles. Jan 02, 2026
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