Death Toll Reaches 6 as Iranian Protests Escalate over Economic Crisis

Fatalities rose as protesters attacked a police station in Lorestan following a nationwide escalation of demonstrations against the collapsing economy.Masoud Pezeshkian warned of a hellish future for the country after the rial lost half its value in 2025 and annual inflation reached 52 percent.While Fatemeh Mohajerani offered a dialogue with trade unions, security forces continue to arrest individuals amid calls for the return of Reza Pahlavi.