Iran's Economic Turmoil Sparks Widespread Protests
Published on: Jan. 2, 2026, 5:17 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Demonstrations have erupted in rural Iran due to economic hardships, with reported fatalities among both security forces and protestors. The unrest, the largest since Mahsa Amini's 2022 death, highlights the nation's economic struggles. Iran hopes to negotiate as its currency weakens but faces internal and external pressures.
