On the 56th day of the Iranian riots, a senior security official expected the protests "to subside," while the Iranian judiciary threatened to establish courts to "firmly handle" those who cause "turmoil" or "commit crimes" during the anti-government protests sweeping the country.
The protests constitute one of the biggest challenges facing the country's rulers since the Islamic Revolution in 1979. Demonstrations against the regime have continued for eight weeks despite strict security measures and severe warnings issued by the security forces.
