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What is happening with protests in Iran?

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Protests in Iran have intensified due to soaring inflation, currency devaluation, and economic mismanagement. Demonstrations, which began with shopkeepers, have spread nationwide and turned violent, with fatalities reported. The government has responded with both force and promises of dialogue and financial relief. International attention has grown, with warnings from the U.S. and ongoing concerns about government repression and economic hardship.

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Rights groups say at least 25 dead in Iran protests

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  • At least 25 people killed in Iran protests, rights groups say 10s
  • Protests began over currency value and inflation in Tehran's Bazaar 18s
  • Authorities blame foreign-linked networks for stoking unrest 33s
  • Over 1,000 arrested; some fatalities among security forces reported 52s
  • Protests have expanded from economic to broader political grievances 1m 36s

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Rights groups say at least 25 dead in Iran protests
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Reuters
1 day ago
Rights groups say at least 25 dead in Iran protests

Rights groups said at least 25 people have been killed in the first nine days of unrest, which began over plunging currency value and soaring inflation, and has expanded to broader frustrations with the government.

Iran announces monthly allowance of 7% of minimum wage amid protests
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France 24
3 days ago
Iran announces monthly allowance of 7% of minimum wage amid protests

The government announced a monthly allowance of seven US dollars per person to reduce economic pressure as protests over the high cost of living continue, with more than a dozen deaths reported.

Protesters in Iran clash with security forces
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DW News
6 days ago
Protesters in Iran clash with security forces

Protests began when Tehran shopkeepers closed their stores in response to the economic crisis, evolving into broader opposition against the authoritarian government. Violence and resignations have followed.

Trump threatens Iran over protest deaths as unrest flares
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Reuters
6 days ago
Trump threatens Iran over protest deaths as unrest flares

Protests over soaring inflation have spread across Iran, leading to deadly confrontations between demonstrators and security forces. President Massoud Pazeshkian acknowledged government responsibility for the crisis.

Several killed in Iran amid protests over economic crisis
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CBS News
6 days ago
Several killed in Iran amid protests over economic crisis

Iranians are protesting the rising cost of living and clashing with security forces in several cities; Fars news agency reports six people killed, including both protesters and police.

Protests spread across Iran amid unrest over economic struggles
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France 24
7 days ago
Protests spread across Iran amid unrest over economic struggles

Protesters stormed government offices in several cities as anger over the cost of living crisis intensified. Demonstrations continue despite government attempts to quell unrest with a national holiday.

Protests grow in Iran over rising living costs, inflation
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DW News
8 days ago
Protests grow in Iran over rising living costs, inflation

Protests began with shopkeepers demonstrating over rising inflation and the devaluation of Iran's currency against the US dollar, becoming the largest since the 2022 protests after the death of Massa Amini.

Protests erupt across Iran as currency sinks to record low
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CBS News
8 days ago
Protests erupt across Iran as currency sinks to record low

Protesters have taken to the streets of Tehran as Iran faces severe economic pressures, with the currency hitting a record low and annual inflation reaching 42%. Protests target both economic hardship and government mismanagement.

Iran's government offers dialogue as protests spread to universities
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Reuters
8 days ago
Iran's government offers dialogue as protests spread to universities

Protests have spread from Tehran's Grand Bazaar to several universities, with the government announcing a dialogue mechanism to address public grievances amid ongoing economic challenges.

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