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Iran Protests Surge Amid Currency Collapse and Strikes

12/30/2025

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Iranian protests have intensified as the rial collapsed to about 1.45 million per U.S. dollar.
Demonstrations spread from Tehran's Grand Bazaar to universities and provincial cities amid clashes.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed support for the protesters without urging regime change.
The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) reported widespread strikes and anti-government chants.
Iranian officials acknowledged the unrest and promised to address protesters' demands.

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Iranian protests have intensified as the rial collapsed to about 1.45 million per U.S. dollar.
Demonstrations spread from Tehran's Grand Bazaar to universities and provincial cities amid clashes.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed support for the protesters without urging regime change.
The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) reported widespread strikes and anti-government chants.
Iranian officials acknowledged the unrest and promised to address protesters' demands.