Protesters in Iran demanded political change on Jan. 7, 2026, renaming a street after Trump and burning government buildings.

Protesters in Tehran and other Iranian cities continued demonstrations on January 7, 2026, calling for political change and expressing support for the former Shah and the United States. In a symbolic act, one street was renamed "President Trump Street," reflecting opposition to the current regime. Demonstrators, some inspired by a social media post from Elon Musk labeling Iran’s Supreme Leader a “murderer,” chanted anti-regime slogans, targeted senior clerics and leftist groups, and set government buildings on fire in several provinces. The unrest marks ongoing public dissent across Iran.