On January 9, 16-year-old Yalda Mohammadkhani was shot dead while trying to flee masked security forces during protests in Tehran, insiders confirm. The unrest, which has been ongoing since 2025, has seen increased violence and use of live ammunition by authorities. Reports reveal that children have become casualties in this harsh crackdown.
The presence of armed, masked operatives on motorcycles signals a shift to more aggressive tactics from the government. Mohammadkhani’s death highlights the growing instability in Iran, likely intensifying public anger and calls for political change. Markets tracking the situation are pricing in the possibility of regime change by 2027.
