Protests over Iran’s soaring cost of living spread to several universities on Tuesday, with students joining shopkeepers and bazaar merchants. Semi-official media reported growing unrest as the government offered dialogue with demonstrators amid mounting economic pressure. br br Iran’s rial has lost nearly half its value against the dollar in 2025, with inflation hitting 42.5 in December. Videos from Tehran showed protesters chanting slogans referencing the pre-1979 monarchy, underscoring deep public anger. br br br #IranPraotests #IranUnrest #EconomicCrisis #StudentProtests #BazrMerchants #IranEconomy #Inflation #RialCrash #Tehran #MiddleEast #BreakingNews #PublicAnger #USSanctions #IranPolitics #StreetProtests #EconomicUnrest #Reuters #GlobalNewsbr br ~HT.318~ED.