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These Protests In Tehran Might Be Different

History is suggestive of possible change in the air

Dec 29, 2025
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Source: Tehran Times

Several bazaars went on strike and carried out demonstrations in the center of Tehran yesterday, clashing with security forces. The proximate cause of the protests is a sudden drop in value of the rial. The governor of Iran’s central bank resigned today. However, the conditions surrounding the protests are the long-term consequences …

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