By Admin 
Huge protests have been seen in Iran for the past few days. These demonstrations are taking place on the orders of the government. A large section is against it, businesses have been stopped in most places.
According to AFP news agency, members of Iranian security forces have been killed during the protests. The authorities have suddenly declared a public holiday. Due to this, businesses, universities and government offices have been closed in 21 out of 31 provinces. There are economic and political reasons behind the protests that have taken place in the country in the last few days.
Many videos are viral on social media. Violent clashes have taken place in many cities including Tehran, Shiraz, Isfahan, Kermanshah and Fasa. The protesters have raised slogans of Down with the dictator and Down with Khamenei.
🚨 From the protests in Iran: right now demonstrators are marching in the city of Kermanshah pic.twitter.com/BwpfukKSNq
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Why did the demonstrations start?
On Sunday, suddenly protests were seen in the market of Tehran. The increase in prices was seen due to the huge fall in the Iranian currency Rial. Shopkeepers came out to demonstrate on these important issues that directly affect their livelihood.
Import prices have increased due to currency depreciation. Inflation increased. Here inflation has crossed the level of more than 50%.
The effect of this protest was also seen among the students studying in the university. The protesters here have expressed deep concern over unemployment, water shortage and administrative issues.
Widespread performance to be seen after 2022
Protests are visible on a wide scale after 2022. At that time, demonstrations were seen after the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody. Amini was a young woman leader. She was then accused by Iran’s moral police of not wearing hijab properly.
Clash between protesters and police
Clashes have been seen in the ongoing protests. These clashes have been seen between security forces and protesters. A crowd has been seen breaking the gate of the government complex in Fasa city of Fars province. In this the office of the Governor is mentioned. However, 4 people have been arrested in this case. Three policemen have been injured.
🚨 Across Iran: Crowds have poured into the streets in major cities, channeling fury over economic collapse into bold calls against the Islamic Republic’s rule—an unyielding push for change. #IranProtests pic.twitter.com/XdxHeGR9Kx
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The demand of businessmen in Iran is that they are ready to bear economic losses, so that they can raise their voice against the poor economic situation, and secure their future. On behalf of the government, President Masoud Pejeshkian has responded to the public’s anger by saying that their demands will soon be heard. His anger is justified.
Iranian rial lost its value against the US dollar
Prosecutor General Mohammad Movahedi Azad has warned that appropriate response will be given if there is damage to public properties. He has justified the protests. According to Al Jazeera, Iran’s currency will lose half its value against the US dollar in 2025. Due to this, inflation has reached 50%. In view of the increasing demonstrations, the authorities have declared a public holiday. Inflation has increased after the fall in the value of Riyal.