“Head of Iran’s Central Bank resigns amid protests as rial hits record low against the dollar,” PBS, 12-29-25.

“Iran developing unconventional warheads for ballistic missiles, sources say,” Iran International, 12-29-25.  Just another reminder of the Regime’s poor choices, to spend money on unneeded armaments when the economy and domestic needs are so great.

These traders reflect the economy, and are one of the few places (near the Grand Bazaar in central Tehran) to get U.S. dollars and a real exchange rate (much higher than the official rate which no one gets).  “Iran’s currency collapse sparks second day of trader protests,” Europe News, 12-29-25.  Note the video, where they’re chanting, “Don’t be afraid, we’re together.”