Iran Protests Deepen: 'Trump Street' Signs Emerge Amid Economic Collapse & Defiance

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Moneycontrol•07-01-2026, 17:11
Iran Protests Deepen: 'Trump Street' Signs Emerge Amid Economic Collapse & Defiance
- •Protesters in Iran are informally renaming streets "Trump Street" as a symbolic act of defiance against the Islamic Republic amid deepening unrest.
- •The protests, sparked by economic collapse and soaring prices, began in Tehran's bazaar and have spread nationwide, targeting Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- •Iranian security forces have responded with force, leading to at least 27 protester deaths and over 1,000 arrests, according to Iran Human Rights.
- •The Iranian rial hit a record low against the US dollar, intensifying public anger over inflation and declining living standards.
- •US President Donald Trump and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu voiced support for protesters, while Iran accused them of interference and warned of forceful response.
Why It Matters: Iran's protests escalate with symbolic "Trump Street" signs, fueled by economic crisis and international tensions.
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