Iran’s Pezeshkian pledges economic overhaul amid spiralling protests
Summary
President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran said he plans to fix the country’s economy amid large protests. The protests started because prices have gone up and the currency lost value. Iran accuses the US and Israel of causing trouble by supporting some of the unrest.Key Facts
- Iran's President Pezeshkian has promised to improve the economy.
- Protests began after the Iranian currency dropped and living costs rose sharply.
- Iran claims the US and Israel are encouraging the unrest.
- The protests are the largest since those following Mahsa Amini's death in 2022-2023.
- 109 security officers have reportedly been killed during the protests.
- Iran acknowledges people's economic complaints but wants to separate peaceful protestors from violent ones.
- The US, under President Trump, warned of military action if Iran harms demonstrators.
- A nationwide internet blackout has been ongoing for more than 60 hours.
- Human rights groups say at least 51 protesters, including nine children, have been killed by security forces.
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