Protests over Iran's worsening economic conditions and the sharp decline of its currency, the rial, have intensified and spread nationwide. Demonstrations, initially sparked by shopkeepers striking over the rial's record low against the dollar, have broadened to include university students chanting anti-government slogans. President Pezeshkian acknowledged the protests, accepted the central bank governor's resignation, and ordered talks with protester representatives to address the economic pressures.