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Iran‑U.S. Tensions Ease as Nuclear Talks Planned After Naval Skirmish

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Protests Sparked by Currency Collapse and Fuel Price Hike Protests ignited on Dec 28 in Tehran’s markets after the rial plunged to 1.42 million per dollar, a record low, and a December increase in subsidized gasoline raised living costs; demonstrators quickly spread nationwide, targeting inflation‑driven food and fuel prices [1].

Government Crackdown Includes Resignations, Tear Gas, and Internet Shutdown Central bank head Mohammad Reza Farzin resigned on Dec 29 amid the unrest, while police deployed tear gas and appointed Abdolnasser Hemmati as the new governor on Dec 31; the first fatalities were recorded on Jan 1, and the death toll climbed to 65 by Jan 9, prompting the regime to block internet access and international calls to contain the protests [1].

U.S. Threats Escalate to Naval Deployment and Drone Interception President Donald Trump warned on Jan 2 via Truth Social that the United States would act if Iran harmed peaceful protesters; the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and three warships entered the Arabian Sea on Jan 26, and on Feb 3 a U.S. fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone that approached the carrier [1].

Diplomatic Shift Leads to Planned Nuclear Negotiations in Oman After weeks of violence, Iran and the United States announced on Feb 4 that they would hold nuclear negotiations in Oman, presenting the talks as a possible de‑escalation following the recent naval incident [1].

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Timeline

Sept 2022 – The death of 22‑year‑old Mahsa Amini while in custody of Iran’s morality police sparks nationwide protests that become a lasting rallying point for dissent against the regime [2].

June 2025 – A 12‑day war erupts between Iran and Israel, heightening regional tensions and deepening market anxiety about Iran’s stability [2].

Sept 2025 – The United Nations re‑imposes nuclear‑related sanctions on Iran through the snapback mechanism, tightening economic pressure on Tehran [2][4].

Dec 28 2025 – Tehran shopkeepers strike over the rial’s plunge to roughly 1.42 million per dollar, and the demonstration quickly spreads into the largest nationwide unrest since 2022 [6][3].

Dec 29 2025 – Central Bank Governor Mohammad Reza Farzin resigns as protests erupt in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar and other cities, with traders closing shops and police deploying tear gas [5][2].

Dec 30 2025 – Protests expand to Karaj, Isfahan, Shiraz and other cities; President Masoud Pezeshkian appoints former minister Abdolnasser Hemmati as the new central‑bank governor in a bid to quell the crisis [1].

Jan 1 2026 – The first fatalities are reported, with at least seven demonstrators killed as security forces use tear gas and live ammunition in several provinces [3].

Jan 2 2026 – U.S. President Donald Trump warns on Truth Social that the United States is “locked and loaded” and will act if Iran kills peaceful protesters; Iran vows retaliation against any U.S. or Israeli involvement [3][6].

Jan 4 2026 – HRANA records more than 600 protest incidents, a death toll of at least 2,003 and over 16,700 arrests, while the regime enforces an internet blackout that hampers reporting [4].

Jan 6 2026 – The government promises to address traders’ grievances but warns of a “harsh crackdown,” with at least 12 deaths reported; President Pezeshkian admits his administration is “stuck” and cannot perform “miracles” amid the crisis [6].

Jan 9 2026 – The death count rises to 65 and the regime blocks internet and international calls to suppress information about the unrest [3].

Jan 13 2026 – Updated HRANA figures confirm the earlier tally of thousands of arrests and deaths, underscoring the scale of the crackdown across all 31 provinces [4].

Jan 26 2026 – The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and three warships arrive in the Arabian Sea, signaling a heightened naval presence amid the Iranian turmoil [3].

Feb 3 2026 – A U.S. fighter jet shoots down an Iranian drone that approaches the carrier group, marking the first aerial engagement between the two forces since the protests began [3].

Feb 4 2026 – Iran and the United States announce they will hold nuclear negotiations in Oman, offering a diplomatic avenue that could de‑escalate the broader regional crisis [3].

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