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Iran Protests Surge Over Inflation and Living Costs

1/1/2026

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  • Protests erupted in Iran's Fars Province as demonstrators attempted to breach a government building amid rising living costs.
  • The unrest began in Tehran among shopkeepers and has spread to students nationwide.
  • Security forces arrested several individuals, including a 28-year-old woman identified as a leader.
  • The governor attributed the protests to inflation and external influences.
  • Iran's economy has 42.5% inflation in December 2025 due to US sanctions.