One person was killed in Iran during protests over economic issues, marking the first reported fatality after days of demonstrations against high inflation and a falling currency. The deceased, identified as 21-year-old Amirhossam Khodayari Fard, was reportedly a member of the paramilitary Basij militia. The unrest, the most significant since 2019, has spread across the country, with activists reporting a heavy security presence, arrests, and clashes in some areas. Iranian authorities have offered dialogue with trade unions and merchants.