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Iran is facing one of its worst economic crises in years. Inflation has surged past 42%, the national currency has collapsed, and millions are struggling to afford even basic necessities. As the pressure mounts, citizens are taking to the streets, demanding change. In this powerful 1-minute story, we reveal how ordinary Iranians like Omid and Mariam are coping with a reality where survival has become a daily calculation.

Will the government act in time — or is this just the beginning of something bigger?

:red_triangle_pointed_down: Watch now to understand the human cost behind the headlines.
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00:00Iran's economy is crashing fast, and now the people are fighting back in the streets.
00:05Across Tehran and beyond, angry crowds are rising.
00:08Their money is losing value by the day.
00:11Prices are skyrocketing.
00:13And families can barely afford to eat.
00:15This week, Iran's currency hit an all-time low against the dollar.
00:19Inflation? A crushing 42.2%.
00:21The pain is everywhere, from gas stations to grocery stores.
00:26Omid, a sales manager, now earns just $200 a month.
00:30He fears for his parents' health and can't even afford a coffee with friends.
00:34Miriam, a bank worker once seen as middle class, can't even buy red meat.
00:38On Monday, protests exploded.
00:40Security forces responded with tear gas.
00:43And under pressure, the central bank chief resigned.
00:46President Patseshkian tried to calm the storm with promises of reform.
00:50But Iranians have heard that before.
00:52The nation's leaders now face a dangerous question.
00:55Can they fix the economy before the anger turns into something bigger?
00:58Because when bread costs more than hope, people start fighting for survival.
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