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FILE PHOTO: Demonstration in support of nationwide protests in Iran, in Dublin

World Jan 30

Iranian protesters share their stories of determination and dissent

By Kareem Chehayeb, Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press

World Jan 28

People walk on a street, as protests erupt over the collapse of the currency's value, in Tehran
Iran's rial falls to new low amid worries of possible U.S. strike a month after protests began

Iranian officials reached out to the wider Middle East on Wednesday over the threat of a possible U.S. military strike on the country, while the value of Iran's currency reached a new low a month since the start of protests that soon…

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

World Jan 27

A demonstration in support of the nationwide protests in Iran, in London
Iran's crackdown has killed at least 6,159 people, activists say

Many others still are feared dead, activists said Tuesday, as a U.S. aircraft carrier group arrived in the Middle East to lead any American military response to the crisis. Iran's currency, the rial, meanwhile fell to a record low of…

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

World Jan 04

Anti-U.S. and anti-Israeli billboard on a building in Tehran
What to know about protests over Iran's economy as nuclear tensions remain high

A threat by U.S. President Donald Trump warning Iran that if Tehran “violently kills peaceful protesters” the U.S. “will come to their rescue," has taken on new meaning after American troops captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, a longtime ally of Tehran.

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

World Dec 29

Value of the Iranian rial drops
Head of Iran's Central Bank resigns amid protests as rial hits record low against the dollar

Iran's rial fell to 1.38 million to the dollar Monday, worsening inflation and straining budgets.

By Associated Press

Dec 15

Iran's currency plummets to new low, sparking fears of higher food prices

By Amir Vahdat, Associated Press

The depreciation is worsening inflation, driving up prices for essentials and straining household budgets.

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Apr 05

Iran's currency falls to new record low against U.S. dollar as tensions run high

By Nasser Karimi, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

Iran’s rial currency traded Saturday at a record low against the U.S. dollar as the country returned to work after a long holiday, costing over 1 million rials for a single greenback as tensions between Tehran and Washington likely will push it…

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