by Middle East Eye
Protests spread as surging inflation and a collapsing currency fuel public frustration with establishment
Prices on shop shelves across Iran are no longer holding steady for a week, or even a day. For many Iranians, the sudden jump in the cost of basic goods has become a daily reality – and a reason some are once again taking to the streets.
What began as strikes over spiralling prices and a currency plunging to historic lows has grown into a broader expression of discontent with Iran’s political leadership.
Over more than a week, the protests spread to dozens of cities, from Mashhad to Isfahan, stoking the most serious unrest in Iran since the Women, Life, Freedom movement in 2022-23.
In interviews with Middle East Eye, protesters described an economy that has become unmanageable for ordinary households.
“In just a few days, prices have multiplied. How can it be this disastrous? How can prices rise this much?” said Mani, a 27-year-old from Mashhad who has joined the demonstrations in recent days. “If this country had responsible rulers, things would not be like this.”…
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