Protests and strikes in Iran, sparked by inflation and a record low rial against the dollar, have spread beyond Tehran to cities like Karaj and Shiraz. The Iranian government acknowledged the unrest, with President Pezeshkian seeking dialogue with protesters and accepting the central bank governor’s resignation. Demonstrators, including university students, voiced anti-government sentiments, while exiled Reza Pahlavi expressed solidarity. The U.S. praised the protesters’ courage, highlighting Iran’s economic struggles during discussions between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
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