Tehran, Iran. 2nd Jan, 2026. Iranian President MASOUD PEZESHKIAN attends a meeting in Tehran. Recently, Iran experienced anti-government protests that were mainly triggered by a severe economic crisis characterized by soaring inflation, a record decline in the value of the national currency, and rising prices for essential goods. These issues have been exacerbated by sanctions imposed by the U.S. and EU against Iran. (Credit Image: © Iranian Presidency via ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for Commercial USAGE! Credit: ZUMA Press, Inc./Alamy Live News

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