Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:28am on 02 Jan 2026,Friday International
Widespread protests have erupted across Iran as shopkeepers, traders and university students demonstrate against sharp inflation, economic stagnation and the plunging rial currency. At least seven people have been killed in clashes between security forces and demonstrators since the unrest began, with reports of several buildings — including administrative structures and bazaars — severely damaged amid stone-throwing and confrontations. The demonstrations, which started in Tehran and spread to other cities, reflect deep frustration with soaring prices and deteriorating living standards, intensified by long-standing sanctions and economic mismanagement. Authorities have made multiple arrests as tensions continue. (PC: AFP)
