Tehran has become a battleground once again as protests sweep across the country, with thousands of demonstrators taking to the streets in cities from Ilam to Tehran, each chanting slogans demanding freedom and justice. The security forces have responded with force, deploying armed units to quell the unrest, but the situation remains volatile.
The economic crisis that has been simmering for months finally boiled over last week, when multiple protesters were shot dead by authorities while gathering at a military base in Malekshahi county. Since then, demonstrations have spread like wildfire across the country, with protests erupting in Lorestan, Kermanshah, Mashhad, Qazvin, Shahrekord and Hamedan.
The government's efforts to contain the unrest have been met with scorn, as thousands of people, from children to the elderly, took to the streets to demand change. In Tehran's Grand Bazaar, traders and business owners clashed with security forces in riot gear, using batons and tear gas. The atmosphere was tense, with chants of "freedom" and "dishonourable" echoing through the streets.
The situation is being monitored by human rights groups, which estimate that at least 35 people have been killed in the protests so far. The Iranian government has not released an official death toll, but the images circulating online suggest a shocking level of violence.
Meanwhile, the economic situation continues to deteriorate, with inflation rates soaring and prices for essential goods skyrocketing. Cooking oil, which was once affordable for many Iranians, has tripled in price over the past week, leaving thousands struggling to afford basic necessities.
President Masoud Pezeshkian's government has promised to implement plans to stabilize the economy, but its efforts have been met with skepticism by protesters and critics alike. The government's decision to eliminate a subsidized currency rate used for certain imports has been welcomed by some economists, but others argue that it will only push prices further up.
The protests have also had an impact on Iranian celebrities, who are joining the cause online. Renowned singers Homayoun Shajarian and Alireza Ghorbani have announced they will stop their professional activities to support the protesters. Football legend Ali Daei has also spoken out, criticizing the government's response to the crisis.
As tensions continue to simmer in Tehran, one thing is clear: the Iranian people are demanding change, and it remains to be seen whether the government will listen.
The economic crisis that has been simmering for months finally boiled over last week, when multiple protesters were shot dead by authorities while gathering at a military base in Malekshahi county. Since then, demonstrations have spread like wildfire across the country, with protests erupting in Lorestan, Kermanshah, Mashhad, Qazvin, Shahrekord and Hamedan.
The government's efforts to contain the unrest have been met with scorn, as thousands of people, from children to the elderly, took to the streets to demand change. In Tehran's Grand Bazaar, traders and business owners clashed with security forces in riot gear, using batons and tear gas. The atmosphere was tense, with chants of "freedom" and "dishonourable" echoing through the streets.
The situation is being monitored by human rights groups, which estimate that at least 35 people have been killed in the protests so far. The Iranian government has not released an official death toll, but the images circulating online suggest a shocking level of violence.
Meanwhile, the economic situation continues to deteriorate, with inflation rates soaring and prices for essential goods skyrocketing. Cooking oil, which was once affordable for many Iranians, has tripled in price over the past week, leaving thousands struggling to afford basic necessities.
President Masoud Pezeshkian's government has promised to implement plans to stabilize the economy, but its efforts have been met with skepticism by protesters and critics alike. The government's decision to eliminate a subsidized currency rate used for certain imports has been welcomed by some economists, but others argue that it will only push prices further up.
The protests have also had an impact on Iranian celebrities, who are joining the cause online. Renowned singers Homayoun Shajarian and Alireza Ghorbani have announced they will stop their professional activities to support the protesters. Football legend Ali Daei has also spoken out, criticizing the government's response to the crisis.
As tensions continue to simmer in Tehran, one thing is clear: the Iranian people are demanding change, and it remains to be seen whether the government will listen.
thousands of ppl taking to the streets and the gov is deploying armed units lol what's next? i feel bad for all those innocent ppl who got shot or arrested but at the same time i get why they're protesting the economy is a disaster and the gov's not doing enough to help them 
it's like, we get that you're trying to stabilize the economy but come on, stop increasing prices like that! 
meanwhile cooking oil tripled in price lol what r ppl sposed 2 do?? 
i no not condoning violence or anythin but it looks like govnt is outta control n stuff is about 2 blow 
alrtho homayoun shajarian & alireza ghorbani joining the cause online thts cool 
it's like they're not listening to the ppl at all, you feel? and the economy situation is literally dire, prices are skyrocketing and people are struggling to afford basic things 
it's heartbreaking. i'm following this closely, hoping the protests will lead to some real change, but for now, it just seems like the gov's playing with fire 
the government needs to listen and take concrete steps to address the situation ASAP 
if they don't, it's going to get even uglier out there 
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This situation in Iran is heartbreaking and really scary for the people there... thousands of innocent lives lost already 
, but what's even more alarming is that the protests have spread so fast 
, but at the same time, it highlights how dire things have become in Iran 
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. But most of all, I want to acknowledge the bravery and resilience of the Iranian protesters who are risking their lives to demand change 
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. The images of protesters being shot dead by authorities are just heartbreaking. We're seeing videos of people crying out for freedom and justice, but is their voice being heard? I feel so helpless watching all this unfold 
. Can we please just focus on finding peaceful solutions for these people? They deserve better 
I mean, 35 dead is a big number... where's this from? 
Who counted these numbers? And what exactly do they mean by "estimated"? Is there an official count or just some random maths? 
I need sources on this before I can believe it. The government saying the economy is fine when inflation is skyrocketing and people are struggling to afford basics... that sounds like a load of BS 
And what's with all these celebrities speaking out against them? Are they getting paid to do so or is it genuine solidarity? 
I'm so worried about what's going on in Iran right now 
. As an outsider, it's hard to understand the severity of the economic crisis and how it's affecting ordinary people, but the images circulating online are devastating.
. Their voices matter, even if they're not directly part of the protests. And I hope that President Masoud Pezeshkian's government will take a hard look at its policies and find ways to address the economic situation without resorting to violence 
. The Iranian people have a right to peaceful protest and express their grievances, and it's up to the government to listen and respond in a constructive way 
. I'll be keeping an eye on this situation and hoping for a peaceful resolution soon 
it's like the whole country is suffering together 
I hope someone from the government can listen to the protesters and find a way to make things better for them soon 
It's no wonder protests erupted.
Let's look at some numbers - 70% of Iranians live on less than $2k/month. That's basically poverty level. The government needs to address this ASAP or the situation will only get worse.