The story: Students returning to university campuses have injected new life into the protests in Iran. Meanwhile, conservative politicians are mulling relaxations of social restrictions. This comes as violence in the southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan Province has left several security officers dead. The authorities blame the bloodshed on local militant faction Jaish Ul-Adl, which denies any involvement—but has now promised action.

The coverage: Demonstrations have continued since the Sept. 16 death of Mahsa Amini, a young woman who died in the custody of morality police...