Protests over Iran's worsening economic conditions have erupted in Tehran, with shopkeepers and students voicing discontent over inflation and the falling value of the national currency. The prosecutor general acknowledged the legitimacy of peaceful demonstrations but warned that any move to create instability or damage public property would be met with a strong legal response. Authorities announced a sudden bank holiday, citing cold weather and energy concerns, though officials did not link this to the ongoing protests. While the demonstrations remain limited in scope, they reflect growing frustration with longstanding economic challenges and international sanctions.