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Protests in Iran have intensified since January 1, with security forces reportedly killing demonstrators in rural areas, prompting anti-regime funerals and violent responses from protesters. Amid rising tensions, Iranian officials have threatened retaliation against U.S. interests, while anti-regime sentiments have spread to Sistan and Baluchistan Province. Concurrently, regional dynamics shift as Israel conducts airstrikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon and Saudi-backed forces escalate operations in Yemen.