Crackdown in Iran reveals cracks in international organisations

January 19, 2026 – January 25, 2026 | Vol.16, #3 | ISSN 3084-9330 Photo credits: Anadolu Ajansi Since mid-January, Sinhala media have sporadically reported on the protests in Iran. This coverage spanned print, television, and social media commentary. Conversations and narratives on social media platforms were tracked and analysed using specialised monitoring tools. This week’s analysis is set out under two headings. What was the key event that captured public attention? Dec. 28: Protests broke out in two major markets in downtown Tehran, after the…