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Iran’s Currency Collapse Pushes Protesters to the Streets

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Ben Hubbard, Sanam Mahoozi and Leily NikounazarDecember 29, 2025 at 05:08 PM
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Protests erupted in Tehran and other Iranian cities on Monday, December 29, 2025, due to soaring inflation and the collapse of the national currency. The Iranian currency reached a record low against the U.S. dollar, with annual inflation rising to 42.2 percent in December. Amid the economic turmoil, the head of Iran’s central bank, Mohammad Reza Farzin, resigned, with Abdolnaser Hemmati expected to replace him. President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged the crisis, attributing it to past government decisions. Experts cite poor management, closed economic policies, U.S. sanctions, and the war with Israel as factors contributing to Iran's economic problems. Security forces have reportedly used tear gas to disperse protesters.

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Key Player Opposition Context
Abdolnaser Hemmati 50% Israel ×250% Masoud Pezeshkian 60% Trump administration ×260% Mohammad Reza Farzin 60% United States ×260% Tehran ×370% Iran ×790%

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iran 100% economic crisis 90% inflation 80% currency collapse 80% protests 80% economic pain 70% central bank 50% security forces 50% u.s. dollar 40%

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New York Times - World
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Center-Left (-0.30)
Far LeftCenterFar Right
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90%
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Iran

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