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Video. Iran’s currency collapse sparks second day of protests

Updated: 29/12/2025 - 18:43 GMT+1

Protesters closed shops for a second day as the rial hit new lows on the free market, amplifying inflation fears and highlighting the widening gap between official and street exchange rates.

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