Protests Break Out in Iran as Shopkeepers Close and Citizens Clash with Police

Protests Erupt Across Iran On Monday, clashes between protesters and security forces took place in Tehran and Mashhad, leading to significant disruptions in major commercial areas throughout the country. Demonstrators initially gathered on Jomhouri Street in Tehran, later expanding to surrounding neighborhoods. The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), a coalition of dissidents, reported […]
Shopkeepers in Tehran demonstrate against currency decline as rial reaches record low

Concerns Over Iran’s Budget and Inflation “You can’t govern when people are struggling to make a living,” Pezeshkian remarked during a public session. “I’m being asked to raise wages, but where is the money supposed to come from?” The budget presented in parliament suggests a 20% increase in public sector salaries, alongside income tax exemptions […]