Iran's Economic Woes Fuel Nationwide Unrest

Iran is in the midst of serious trouble. Protests have been going on for nine days now. They started because the economy is in bad shape. People are upset about the falling value of their money and rising prices. The protests have spread to many parts of the country. Videos show people marching in cities like Tehran, Fars, and Ilam. Human rights groups say at least 19 protesters and one security officer have been killed. The U. S. President has warned Iran. He said if more protesters are harmed, the U. S. will take strong action. Meanwhile, Iran's leaders are telling protesters that their concerns are valid. But they also warn against any foreign interference.Iran's government blames Israel and some U. S. officials for trying to stir up trouble. They say these groups are trying to weaken Iran's unity. This comes after Israel's leader expressed support for the Iranian protesters. The protests began when shopkeepers in Tehran took to the streets. They were angry about the falling value of the Iranian currency. The rial has hit a record low, and inflation is at 40%. These problems are due to sanctions related to Iran's nuclear program. Students soon joined the protests, and they spread to other cities. Videos show people chanting for freedom and against the country's leaders. Some even mention bringing back the former royal family. These protests are some of the biggest since 2022. Back then, people were upset about the death of a young woman in police custody. The government responded with force, leading to many deaths and arrests.