Iran is facing its most severe economic crises in decades, fueling nationwide protests that are thought to have already claimed thoussands of lives. Soaring inflation, collapsing purchasing power and the near‑worthless rial have pushed many Iranians into the streets, demanding accountability from the authorities. Experts warn that US sanctions, shrinking oil revenues and a dramatic currency crash are deepening the turmoil, while businesses struggle to operate. As political pressure mounts, international reactions — including new US tariffs— add further uncertainty to an already volatile situation.

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