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Tehran Protests Erupt Amid Economic Crisis, Calls for Change
12/31/2025
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Story summary
- On December 29, 2025, protests in Tehran, Iran intensified as bazaar merchants expanded a strike over soaring prices and mismanagement.
- The strike began on December 28 and spread to the Grand Bazaar and Alaeddin Mall.
- Security forces clashed with protesters and used tear gas.
- The unrest reflects dissatisfaction with the regime amid an economic crisis, with calls for regime change echoing in Tehran and elsewhere.
