Two people have reportedly been killed during ongoing protests in Iran, now in their fifth day, triggered by a currency collapse and rising living costs. Clashes occurred in Lordegan, with protesters demanding the end of the supreme leader’s rule and a return to monarchy. The protests, which began in Tehran among shopkeepers, have spread nationwide, prompting school closures and increased security measures. President Pezeshkian promised to address protesters’ demands, while the prosecutor warned of a decisive response to instability.
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