Iran Protests Escalate: Fasa Government Building Stormed Amid Economic Crisis

• Protests against Iran's economic crisis and falling currency continued for the fourth day, escalating with an attempt to storm a government building in Fasa city.
• An agitated crowd tried to breach Fasa's governorate office gate; security forces intervened, injuring three personnel and arresting four protesters, including a 28-year-old woman.
• The unrest began with shopkeepers in Tehran due to the Iranian Rial's record low against the US dollar, spreading to multiple cities and universities.
• While the government allows peaceful protest, it warns against violence; slogans for the Shah's return raise questions about Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's rule.
• US sanctions have severely damaged Iran's economy, but direct US involvement in current protests lacks concrete evidence, despite past threats from Donald Trump.

Why It Matters: Iran's economic crisis fuels escalating protests, but Khamenei's rule remains secure despite US pressure.