Amid inflation, unemployment, instability, international sanctions, and civil conflict-like conditions, Iran’s currency, the Iranian Rial, has fallen drastically, worsening the country’s situation.
SNPNEWS.IN News (Gurmail Kamboj): Following Iran’s conflict with Israel and the imposition of international sanctions, the internal situation in the country has become extremely alarming. Anti-government protests that began on December 28, 2025, in Tehran’s bazaar have spread to all 31 provinces. During this period, the government imposed restrictions on the internet and mobile services. Claims are being made of 3,500 to 20,000 deaths during these protests. Due to the severe devaluation of the Iranian Rial amid deteriorating domestic conditions, the country’s situation has worsened further.
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With inflation rates exceeding 42% and food prices rising by more than 70%, it has become difficult for ordinary people to meet basic needs, turning the protests — which started over these issues — into a cause of civil unrest. During this, security forces used live ammunition, tear gas, and attacks, significantly increasing the death toll. Claims are being made of 2,000–3,000 security personnel deaths during the protests.
During the protests, claims include 18,000–24,000 arrests and more than 30,000 people injured. In Iran, people commonly use the Toman (1 Toman = 10 Rials). Its current black market rate has reached approximately 1 US Dollar ≈ 1,450,000 to 1,470,000 Rials.