- Protests have erupted in Iran due to soaring inflation and economic hardship.
- Demonstrations, the largest since 2022, involve clashes between protesters and security forces, with three deaths reported.
- The Iranian rial has significantly devalued, exacerbated by Western sanctions, fueling public discontent.

A: Hey! Did you hear anything about Iran? It's all over the news.
B: No! What's going on?
A: Apparently, there are lots of protests happening. People are really upset about the prices going up.
B: Oh wow, that’s tough! What's happening with their money?
A: Their currency, the rial, is losing value, like a lot. They have Western sanctions to deal with too.
B: That explains it. Are people getting violent?
A: Yeah, unfortunately. There have been clashes with the police. Three people have even died.
B: That’s terrible! Are these protests big?
A: They’re actually the biggest they’ve had since 2022. Remember Mahsa Amini? That sparked huge protests then.
B: Oh yeah, I remember. Really sad. Is the government doing anything?
A: They’re saying they want to fix the economy, hoping that will calm things down.
B: Fingers crossed it works! It sounds like things could get worse.