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Iran Protests 2026: Death Toll Rises as Rial Hits Record Low and Grand Bazaar Joins Uprising

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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.

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Chaos in Iran: Nationwide Shutdown as Protesters Storm Governor’s Office Amid “Death to Khamenei” Chants

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the staff of the Ridgewood blog

TEHRAN, IRAN — A catastrophic economic collapse has ignited a firestorm of civil unrest across Iran, culminating in a government-ordered nationwide shutdown on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.

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