Iran’s towns hit by protests and closures as currency plummets

As the Iranian currency rial plunged to 90,000 against the US dollar on Monday, protesting crowds and shop owners poured out into city streets, especially on the Jomhouri (Republic) Avenue, a stone’s throw away from Tehran’s Forex market. Cell phone sellers and other shopkeepers said their goods had become too expensive for buyers due to the exchange rate. User-generated videos received by Radio Farda show buyers urging store owners to shut down and protest as the crowd pours into the street, with others joining them.