Iran Protests Rage: 27 Dead Amid Crackdown, Tehran Bazaar Clashes Intensify

• Anti-Khamenei protests intensify in Iran due to soaring prices and currency collapse, leading to a violent crackdown by security forces.
• At least 27 protesters, including five minors, have been killed, while a policeman also died in the unrest.
• Clashes erupted at Tehran’s Grand Bazaar, with security forces firing tear gas to disperse demonstrators.
• Over 1,000 arrests reported nationwide, with allegations of lethal force and raids on hospitals to detain injured protesters.
• The Iranian rial plummeted to a record low, exacerbating public anger and challenging President Masoud Pezeshkian's government.

Why It Matters: Iran faces escalating anti-government protests fueled by economic crisis, resulting in deadly clashes and widespread arrests.