Iranian retirees staged protests in eight cities, including Kermanshah and Shushtar, seeking relief from deteriorating living conditions. Growing concerns over rising living expenses have intensified as the Iranian New Year approaches, with significant increases observed in the U.S. dollar exchange rate and gold prices.
On Monday, retirees from the Iranian Telecommunication Company organized protests across six cities, expressing their dissatisfaction with living conditions. Concurrently, retirees affiliated with the Social Security Organization and other groups convened in Kermanshah and Shushtar. The demonstrations reflect growing anxiety regarding economic difficulties, particularly as the Iranian New Year (Nowruz) approaches.
As the New Year draws near, the cost of living for Iranian citizens continues to escalate. On the same day, the exchange rate for the U.S. dollar surged, reaching approximately 93,000 tomans in the market, further exacerbating financial strain. Moreover, the price of a single gold coin has now surpassed 75.5 million tomans, adding to the concerns of retirees and the wider population.
The protests staged by retirees across various cities in Iran spotlight the critical living conditions they face amidst rising economic challenges. The escalating costs of essential goods and services, evidenced by the spike in currency exchange rates and gold prices, underline the urgent need for attention to the financial well-being of this demographic, especially as Nowruz approaches.
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