Why are Iranians protesting?

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Iranians are protesting primarily due to worsening economic conditions, including soaring inflation, currency devaluation, and high living costs. The movement has expanded beyond economic grievances to demand political change and the overthrow of the Islamic regime. Protests have spread nationwide, fueled by dissatisfaction with government responses and intensified by crackdowns, internet blackouts, and mass arrests.

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Iran protests near third week amid standoff with authorities

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Protests in Iran near third week despite mass repression
Exiled Shah's son urges targeted protests and public demonstrations 24s
Protests sparked by worsening economy, escalating nationwide 1m 14s
US and European leaders warn Iran, urge restraint and condemn violence 1m 37s
Iranian authorities vow not to back down; streets remain tense 2m 14s

References

Iran protests near third week amid standoff with authorities

DW News

15 hours ago

Iran protests near third week amid standoff with authorities

The protests were sparked by Iran's worsening economic situation and have escalated into a nationwide confrontation.

Iran experiencing nationwide internet blackout as protests intensify

Al Jazeera

2 days ago

Iran experiencing nationwide internet blackout as protests intensify

Protests were sparked by soaring cost of living and the free fall of Iran's national currency.

Protesters rip Iranian flag as anti-government protests heat up

CBS News

3 days ago

Protesters rip Iranian flag as anti-government protests heat up

The demonstrations, just over a week old, began over financial concerns such as inflation and the falling rial but have since evolved and spread to all Iranian provinces.