Iran is experiencing its twelfth day of public unrest. This is a clear sign of growing unhappiness. The protests are caused by a bad economy and strong disagreement with the government. Many people are in the streets. Thousands of citizens are protesting in Tehran and other cities. This is the biggest protest against the government in many years. People are shouting slogans. Some protesters have damaged property.
The main reason for the protests is the falling value of Iran's money. This makes life hard for ordinary people. However, people are unhappy for more reasons than just money. They do not agree with how the Islamic Republic is run. They want big changes in politics. Chants in the streets call for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to leave. Some people also want Reza Pahlavi to return. He is the son of the former Shah and lives outside Iran. This mix of money problems and political wishes makes the situation very unstable.
Videos show protesters and security forces in conflict. Some public buildings, like mosques, are burning. Cameras are being broken. Because of the protests, the government has shut down the internet. This is to stop people from talking and sharing information about the protests.
The protests have caused many deaths. Human rights groups say at least 34 protesters are dead. Five of these were children. Eight security force members also died. Other reports say security forces killed 45 protesters, including eight children. The Iranian government says six security personnel died. Over 2,270 protesters have been arrested.
These protests are a very important moment for Iran. The protests are happening in many places and involve different kinds of people. This shows a big division in society. People are calling for the government to change. They also remember the time before the current government. The world is watching Iran closely. The next few days will be important for Iran's future.