#Iran economic crisis

Iran faces its biggest challenge since 1979 as the 2026 Iran protests government crackdown intensifies amid economic collapse and military threats from Donald Trump.

The 2026 Iran anti-government protests have spread to 111 cities, with dozens killed. Economic hardship and currency collapse have fueled a nationwide push for regime change.

As the Iranian Rial hits a record low of 1.42 million per USD in December 2025, Tehran's Grand Bazaar and tech hubs shut down in protest against the deepening economic crisis.