Iran’s currency ‘turns to ash’ as economy spirals
Anger over collapse in living standards prompts protests by shopkeepers in Tehran
Anger over collapse in living standards prompts protests by shopkeepers in Tehran

Anger over collapse of currency provokes largest demonstrations in Islamic republic for years

Iranians have suffered years of inflation, devaluation and stuttering growth

Consumers feel effects of conflict while many expect Strait of Hormuz stand-off to exacerbate stagnation

How isolation, intransigence and desperate economic hardship provoked an upsurge of protest that brought the regime to the brink

Demonstrations over economic pain shift to provincial cities and towns in growing challenge to Islamic republic’s leaders

Blasts, fires, traffic jams and panic shopping as Iran’s capital comes under attack