Iran President Calls for Listening to Protesters’ Demands, Reflecting Deeper Power Dynamics
Following shopkeepers’ protests in Tehran over economic hardships, Iran’s president urged his government to address the protesters’ demands through dialogue. Demonstrations, including student protests, emerged due to the Iranian Rial’s decline and rising living costs. The protests, partially stemming from the dollar’s rise, demand government intervention to stabilize the exchange rate, leading to government responses such as a change in the Central Bank governor. The protests occur amidst a struggling economy, which is burdened by sanctions and high inflation rates, with the government already delivering a budget to parliament.
John Q. Hosedrinker 
Matt Underwood