Shopkeepers in Tehran closed their stores on Monday, expressing anger at the country's ruling authorities amid a worsening economic crisis. The historic Grand Bazaar saw widespread disruption, with traders protesting soaring prices and a collapsing currency. Crowds gathered to chant slogans against the falling rial and deteriorating living conditions, as images showed merchants spilling into the streets. The national currency has hit record lows, intensifying public frustration over inflation and rising costs. Some traders have halted sales or shifted pricing online to cope with volatile exchange rates, while officials have warned that such protests could lead to instability.