Article 72NPB How merchants in Iran sparked a new wave of anti-government protests

How merchants in Iran sparked a new wave of anti-government protests

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For about 10 days, protesters across Iran have come out in the streets to call for the downfall of the government. The protests started when merchants in the capital, Tehran, took to the streets over the swift devaluation of the country's currency. But the demonstrations quickly spread to other parts of the country. The World looks into the significance of these events.

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