As the Iranian rial experiences unprecedented devaluation and the dollar surges, protests by merchants and citizens continue for the second consecutive day in various parts of Tehran. This event has drawn widespread attention from international media, highlighting the escalating economic and social crisis in Iran.

An analysis from Middle East Forum emphasizes that the more than 7% drop in the rial's value in a single day, with the dollar reaching approximately 144,000 tomans, has effectively disrupted business activities in the capital. Triple-digit inflation rates on food items and wages falling below the poverty line have devastated the livelihoods of low-income groups, pushing Iran toward a serious internal uprising.

Observers note that these protests stem from widespread public anger against soaring prices and dissatisfaction with the entire regime. These demonstrations have taken on a more visible and pronounced form in the streets of Tehran.

Michael Rubin, a historian and senior research fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, remarks in his article that the Iranian people are fed up. He points out that in over a century of protests in Tehran's market, similar movements have toppled governments and foretold revolutions. He notes that recent conflicts have diminished the regime's support among its core backers, revealing the emptiness of Khamenei's assertions of power.

Fatemeh Maqsoudi, a spokesperson for the economic commission of the Iranian parliament, commented on the chaotic state of the regime, suggesting that fluctuations in currency values often coincide with political events involving Trump and Netanyahu.

The U.S. State Department responded to the protests via X, noting that the unrest has spread to cities across Iran, including Hamadan, Mashhad, Isfahan, Zanjan, and Malard. They commended the bravery of Iranians confronting the challenges posed by the regime's failed policies and economic mismanagement. The U.S. stands with all those advocating for dignity and a better future, urging the Iranian regime to respect the fundamental rights of its people and respond to their legitimate demands rather than silencing their voices.

Prince Reza Pahlavi conveyed a message to the Iranian people, stating that as long as this regime remains in power, the country's economic situation will continue to deteriorate.