
Iran in Turmoil: Protests Explode as Rial Collapses and Death Toll Mounts
photos of IRAN Protests in DC
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
TEHRAN, Iran — A wave of anti-government unrest is paralyzing Iran as the country enters its second week of intensifying demonstrations. What began as a localized response to a currency free-fall has transformed into a nationwide uprising, with the death toll rising to at least 36 people as of yesterday.

