Iran: Protests Spread Nationwide As Currency Hits Record Lows
January 1, 2026
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Rallies enter third day as Rial plunges, prices soar, and Iranian government reshuffles central bank leadership amid pressure from sanctions abroad unrest now.
Protests over rising prices and economic hardship spread across Iran on Tuesday December 30, 2025, after the national currency fell to a record low against the U.S. dollar, intensifying public anger over inflation and declining living standards.
Demonstrations were reported in several major cities, including Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz, and Mashhad, as crowds gathered to protest sharp increases in the cost of food, medicine, and basic services. Videos shared on social media showed protesters chanting slogans critical of
