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Tehran Protests Erupt Over Soaring Living Costs, Inflation
12/31/2025
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Story summary
- University students and shopkeepers in Tehran protested against rising living costs.
- Protesters in Tehran chanted slogans referencing Reza Shah.
- The Iranian rial has lost nearly half its value against the United States dollar.
- Inflation rose to 42.5% in December, while Iran maintains that its nuclear program is peaceful.
- President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged the protests and promised dialogue with leaders.
