Demonstrations and strikes are happening in Iran for the third day. This started because the national money, the rial, is worth less than the US dollar. People are unhappy about the economy.
Shopkeepers in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar began a strike. This strike has now spread to many other cities. Police have used tear gas to stop large groups of people. University students have also joined the protests. They are angry with the government.
The main reason for these protests is the difficult economy. The rial's value has fallen a lot. This means people can buy less. Prices are going up, and people are angry about the country's money problems. These problems have made people speak out. They are protesting and striking in different cities. The protests are happening in many places. This shows that many people are worried about money.
President Masoud Pezeshkian knows the situation is serious. He has told the Interior Minister to talk to the protesters. This is to find solutions for the problems. The President has also accepted the resignation of the Central Bank Governor, Mohammadreza Farzin. He has chosen Abdolnasser Hemmati to replace him. This might mean a change in money plans.
People living outside Iran, like Reza Pahlavi, support the protesters. Pahlavi said the economy will not get better while the current government is in power. He said this from the United States. His words show that there are different opinions among Iranians abroad. The government is trying to calm things down. However, protesters are also shouting slogans against the government. Their anger is not just about money. They are also questioning the government's right to rule. The next few days will show if these actions will stop the protests.