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Iran's Currency Crisis Sparks Protests, Government Promises Action

12/30/2025

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The Iranian rial has fallen to about 1.42 million per US dollar, hurting sales.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for dialogue with protesters amid Tehran shopkeepers' demonstrations.
Protesters demand government action to stabilize the currency and curb rising costs.
Chief Justice Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei urged swift punishment for those responsible for currency fluctuations.
The government plans to replace the central bank governor to tackle inflation, officially 52 percent.

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The Iranian rial has fallen to about 1.42 million per US dollar, hurting sales.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for dialogue with protesters amid Tehran shopkeepers' demonstrations.
Protesters demand government action to stabilize the currency and curb rising costs.
Chief Justice Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei urged swift punishment for those responsible for currency fluctuations.
The government plans to replace the central bank governor to tackle inflation, officially 52 percent.