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ANALYSIS

It's the economy: grim livelihoods explain Iranian anger

Jan 6, 2026, 07:21 GMT+0

The fate of the Iranian economy is increasingly shaping debates about the country’s future, one that may prove decisive regardless of how its current political struggles unfold.

Public frustration over rising living costs has once again spilled into protests across the country, shining a harsh light on how state resources are allocated and managed.

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