Iran's President Vows Action Amid Growing Economic Unrest, Warns Against "Rioters"
In an interview with state television, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has pledged to address mounting economic grievances in the country, vowing that his government is "ready to listen" to protesters. However, he also warned against the presence of "rioters" and "terrorist elements" who are using the unrest as a cover for their own agenda.
The protests, which began at Tehran's Grand Bazaar over the Iranian rial's sharp depreciation, have entered a third week, with demonstrators calling for economic reforms and greater transparency. Pezeshkian claimed that Israel and the United States were behind the destabilization in Iran, pointing to the country's recent conflict with Israel as evidence of foreign meddling.
"We hear the protesters and have made every effort to solve their problems," he said, but urged the public not to allow "rioters" to disrupt the country. The Iranian president acknowledged that the government has heard the shopkeepers' concerns and is working to address them "by any means necessary."
However, opposition activists based outside Iran claim that the death toll from the protests is much higher than reported by authorities, with some estimates suggesting hundreds of protesters have lost their lives.
The international community has been watching the situation closely, with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calling on the government to show restraint. The US President Donald Trump has also weighed in, warning that Iran will be "hit where it hurts" if protesters are killed.
Iranian authorities have called for nationwide rallies to condemn what they see as terrorist actions led by the United States and Israel, but critics argue that this approach only serves to further polarize the situation. The Iranian government's own economic woes have become a major factor in the protests, with soaring prices, high inflation, and the drastic devaluation of the local currency putting pressure on ordinary Iranians.
As tensions continue to escalate, it remains unclear whether the Iranian government will be able to address the underlying issues driving the protests or if they will simply seek to crush them through force. With the situation in Iran showing no signs of abating, one thing is clear: the international community must remain vigilant and call for restraint from all parties involved.
In an interview with state television, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has pledged to address mounting economic grievances in the country, vowing that his government is "ready to listen" to protesters. However, he also warned against the presence of "rioters" and "terrorist elements" who are using the unrest as a cover for their own agenda.
The protests, which began at Tehran's Grand Bazaar over the Iranian rial's sharp depreciation, have entered a third week, with demonstrators calling for economic reforms and greater transparency. Pezeshkian claimed that Israel and the United States were behind the destabilization in Iran, pointing to the country's recent conflict with Israel as evidence of foreign meddling.
"We hear the protesters and have made every effort to solve their problems," he said, but urged the public not to allow "rioters" to disrupt the country. The Iranian president acknowledged that the government has heard the shopkeepers' concerns and is working to address them "by any means necessary."
However, opposition activists based outside Iran claim that the death toll from the protests is much higher than reported by authorities, with some estimates suggesting hundreds of protesters have lost their lives.
The international community has been watching the situation closely, with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calling on the government to show restraint. The US President Donald Trump has also weighed in, warning that Iran will be "hit where it hurts" if protesters are killed.
Iranian authorities have called for nationwide rallies to condemn what they see as terrorist actions led by the United States and Israel, but critics argue that this approach only serves to further polarize the situation. The Iranian government's own economic woes have become a major factor in the protests, with soaring prices, high inflation, and the drastic devaluation of the local currency putting pressure on ordinary Iranians.
As tensions continue to escalate, it remains unclear whether the Iranian government will be able to address the underlying issues driving the protests or if they will simply seek to crush them through force. With the situation in Iran showing no signs of abating, one thing is clear: the international community must remain vigilant and call for restraint from all parties involved.
. I mean, it's like they're warning about "rioters" and "terrorist elements", but at the same time, they're not addressing the root cause of the problem - the economy 
. It's like they want people to be angry, but then punish them for being angry? Not cool, man. And what's up with these claims that Israel and the US are behind it all? Like, come on, can't we just have a simple conversation about the economic struggles without resorting to conspiracies 
. The death toll is already in the hundreds, and it's only going to get worse if they keep suppressing the protests. The international community needs to step in here and help them see sense 
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The Iranian government is all like "We're gonna take care of our economy" but really they're just trying to silence everyone with the usual "terrorists are behind it" nonsense 
I mean, come on US and Israel? You're basically saying "Hey Iran, we know you've got problems, but let us handle the bad guys for you"... no thanks 
. I don't think calling for nationwide rallies is gonna help, that's just gonna fan the flames of anger even more. We need to see some real changes, not just empty promises from the government 
. The international community needs to step in and make sure everyone's voices are heard, not just the ones who are already in power 
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Economy got everyone stressed out 
in Iran right now, protests are getting crazy 
. President Pezeshkian talking tough about "rioters" 
but is he just trying to distract us 
from the real issues? 
... it's time for some serious change 
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The international community needs to keep an eye on things 
and make sure everyone stays calm 
. We can't just sit back and watch Iran burn 
... that would be a disaster 
and soon.
. As a parent, I want my kids to be safe and have access to basic necessities like food and medicine. It's heartbreaking to think that there are people losing their lives over economic issues. The fact that the government is blaming external forces for the unrest just seems like a cop-out to me 
. We need to support these brave protesters who are standing up for their rights! 
where everyone's always pointing fingers at someone else - Israel, US, government, shopkeepers... it's like, can't we just talk to each other for once? 
and i just want it to end already 
. What we need is real action from the government to address those economic issues and make sure everyone has access to basic necessities 
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The fact that they're warning against "rioters" and trying to pin it on Israel and the US just feels like they're not taking responsibility for their own economic mess. I mean, you can't just blame others when your own government is failing to address the problems. It's like they think we're all blind or something 
gotta keep an eye on this situation tho
. We can't just sit back and watch as innocent people lose their lives over economic woes 
. It's time for some real change, you know? 
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meanwhile we have protesters dying left and right and nobody's doing anything about it. international community needs to step up and call out the government for what they are doing, it's time for some real action 
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