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Seven people have died in Iran in several demonstrations in protest at the worsening economic situation

Demonstrations began on Sunday in Tehran and have spread over the last few days to dozens of cities, including Isfahan, Kerman, Kermanshah, Hamadan, and Qom. Iran is in a serious economic crisis with 42% annual inflation.

TEHRAN (IRAN(Islamic Republic Of)), 29/12/2025.- Iranian shopkeepers and traders protest against the economic conditions in Tehran, Iran, 29 December 2025. Iran is experiencing an economic crisis as the value of its currency declines as a result of tensions between Iran, Israel, and the USA as well as sanctions implemented by the US and EU against Iran. (Protestas, Teherán) EFE/EPA/STRINGER

Massive protest in Iran to protest the worsening economic situation. Photo: EFE

At least seven people have died and 33 have been injured in Iranin demonstrations called in various parts of the country to denounce theworsening economic situation.

In particular, three people died last night ata rally in the city of Azna in the province of Go west in Loresta, and 17 were injured. According to local media, some demonstrators clashed with officers after attacking the police headquarters and setting fire to several patrols.

"The demonstrators who have caused the riots have enteredthe police headquarters with white weapons and firearms in an attempt to disarm and attack the officers, which has led to clashes between the two sides, "the Iranian media Tasnim said.

In addition, two other people have been killed in clashes with the security forces in the south-west city of Lordegan . Several people have reportedlyburned  tyres and damaged some government buildings, including the headquarters and banks of the Iranian Governorate.

Demonstrations began on Sunday in Tehranand have spread in recent days to dozens of cities, including Isfahan, Kerman, Kermanshah, Hamadan and Qom .

Followingthedeteriorationof the Iranian economic situation  the protests began, but in recent days the demonstrations have taken on a new political tone , with slogans against the Islamic Republicsuch as "The Death of the Dictator" and slogans for the return of the monarchy, referring to the Pahlavi dynasty overthrown by the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Iran is in a severe economic crisis , with annual inflation of 42%, while between November and December inflation has been point by point above 52%.

Riala (Iran's official currency) is also in constant devaluation, pressured by international sanctions imposed by the US and the UN for Tehran's nuclear program and mismanagement by the authorities.

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