Reports from central Tehran indicate that protests triggered by a sharp rise in foreign exchange rates have fizzled out, with normal conditions returning to key commercial districts following changes in the country’s economic leadership.

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Tehran protests fizzle out as dollar drops 10,000 tomans after central bank shake-up

Reports from central Tehran indicate that protests triggered by a sharp rise in foreign exchange rates have fizzled out, with normal conditions returning to key commercial districts following changes in the country’s economic leadership.

Iranian Interior Ministry official warns of hostile propaganda amid economic woes

A senior Iranian Interior Ministry official has warned about the impact of psychological operations on the country’s foreign exchange market.

Tehran Bazaar businessmen hold protests over economic conditions, soaring currency rates

On Monday some businessmen in Tehran’s Bazaar closed or partially closed their shops in protest at what they see as the dire economic conditions in Iran and the soaring currency rates.

Iran says Araghchi–Witkoff communication remains open, sets conditions for talks

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says communication between Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff remains intact, dismissing claims that channels between Tehran and Washington have been cut.

Iran rejects Israeli recognition of Somaliland as “baseless, destabilizing”

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baqaei has strongly condemned the Israeli regime’s recognition of Somaliland, calling the move “baseless, meaningless and illegal,” and part of a broader strategy to destabilize the region.

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Tehran protests fizzle out as dollar drops 10,000 tomans after central bank shake-up

Reports from central Tehran indicate that protests triggered by a sharp rise in foreign exchange rates have fizzled out, with normal conditions returning to key commercial districts following changes in the country’s economic leadership.

Tehran Bazaar businessmen hold protests over economic conditions, soaring currency rates

On Monday some businessmen in Tehran’s Bazaar closed or partially closed their shops in protest at what they see as the dire economic conditions in Iran and the soaring currency rates.

Iranian president outlines budget priorities amid economic challenges

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian emphasized the exceptional challenges faced by the country during this year’s budget planning in a parliamentary address.

Iran’s headline inflation rises to 42.2% in December: SCI

Iran has recorded a modest increase in its year-on-year inflation rate during the calendar period ending in late December, according to the Statistical Center of Iran (SCI) .