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Iran's Ayandeh Bank Collapse Sparks Nationwide Protests

1/14/2026

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The collapse of Ayandeh Bank, an Iranian bank linked to the regime, exposed significant weaknesses in Iran's financial system.
Ayandeh Bank incurred nearly $5 billion in losses from bad loans.
The bank was merged into a state-owned lender.
The vulnerabilities were exacerbated by international sanctions.
Protests spread across the country as authorities conducted a violent crackdown.

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Story summary

The collapse of Ayandeh Bank, an Iranian bank linked to the regime, exposed significant weaknesses in Iran's financial system.
Ayandeh Bank incurred nearly $5 billion in losses from bad loans.
The bank was merged into a state-owned lender.
The vulnerabilities were exacerbated by international sanctions.
Protests spread across the country as authorities conducted a violent crackdown.