Protests in Iran are spreading

The sliding value of Iran's currency has fuelled a third day of demonstrations in the capital, Tehran. Shopkeepers and market stall holders protesting against rocketing food prices have been joined by university students demanding political change. There have also been protests in Isfahan, Kermanshah and Mashhad. We hear from Iranians and speak to our regional expert.

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(Photo: Iranian shopkeepers protest over economic crisis in Tehran, Iran Islamic Republic Of - 29 Dec 2025. Credit: Stringer/EPA)