Protests Over Iran’s Currency Crash and Inflation Spread to Universities

New York Times - WorldEN 4 min read 100% complete by Ben Hubbard, Sanam Mahoozi and Leily NikounazarDecember 30, 2025 at 06:35 PM

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Protests have erupted in Iran due to a worsening economy, spreading from merchants to university students in cities like Tehran, Isfahan, and Yazd on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Demonstrators are expressing frustration over high inflation and the collapse of the Iranian currency, chanting for freedom and clashing with security forces near campuses. These protests occur amidst increasing domestic pressure on Iranian leaders and renewed foreign threats, including potential military action from Israel and the United States regarding Iran's nuclear program. President Trump has threatened strong consequences if Iran reconstitutes its nuclear program, prompting a retaliatory threat from Iranian President Pezeshkian. Iran has a history of suppressing protests with force.

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Yazd 30% Isfahan 30% Masoud Pezeshkian 40% Benjamin Netanyahu 50% Donald Trump 50% Tehran ×360% Israel ×270% United States ×270% Iran ×790%

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iran protests 100% economic crisis 90% currency collapse 80% inflation 70% university students 60% nuclear program 50% security forces 50% military strikes 40%