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flag Protests erupted in Iran on December 29, 2025, after the rial hit a record low, sparking anger over inflation and economic hardship.

flag On December 29, 2025, protests broke out all over Iran after the rial fell to a record low of 1.38 million per US dollar, down from 1.42 million the day before. flag Anger over the country's skyrocketing inflation—42.2% annually—with food prices rising 72% and medical expenses rising 50%—fueled the protests. flag Businesses in Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz, and Mashhad closed in solidarity during protests led by traders and shopkeepers, and in some places, security forces used tear gas. flag International sanctions, regional tensions, a recent conflict with Israel, and planned tax increases ahead of the Iranian New Year are all connected to the crisis that followed the resignation of Central Bank chief Mohammad Reza Farzin.

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