Protests Spread in Iran, and Crackdowns Escalate
The New York Times • 1/8/2026 • Last cited 1/9/2026
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32
Age (0-35)
8 days
40
Velocity (0-40)
10 sources
8
Tier (0-10)
The New York Times
15
Breadth (0-15)
10 unique
Total Score95/100
AnalysisRisk 10
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 10 independent sources
Age: 8 days - proven survivor
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