Iran is experiencing its most significant and violent anti-government protests in three years, sparked by a severe economic crisis and soaring inflation. Security forces have responded with force, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries across several provinces, including the reported killing of protesters and a member of the paramilitary forces. Demonstrations have spread nationwide, with merchants, students, and shop owners joining the unrest, leading to the closure of major bazaars and heightened tensions in cities. The government has offered dialogue with trade unions and merchants, but continues to deploy heavy security measures and make arrests. Images of defiant protesters, including one likened to the iconic 'Tank Man' of Tiananmen Square, have circulated widely, symbolizing the growing resistance against the ruling regime.