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‘I’m spending my savings just to survive’: Iran’s economic crisis fuels new protests

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: France 24
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What happened

Despite severe security risks and an ongoing war, retirees, nurses, workers, teachers and students have held sit-ins and protests across Iran since this summer, most often over economic hardship.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:30:09 UTC.

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