Small-scale protests erupt across Iranian cities amid deepening economic crisis

According to the Jerusalem Post, small-scale protest gatherings took place on Sunday in the cities of Tehran, Ahvaz, Shush, Kermanshah, Dezful, and Rasht. The demonstrations involved various groups, including retired educators, telecommunications workers, and job seekers. These protests occur as Iran grapples with a deepening economic crisis and a sharp decline in the value of its national currency. Images from Tehran on January 8, 2026, show vehicles burning during protests over the collapse of the currency's value.