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Medicalian's Reaction to Market Protests; Dismissed Economy Minister Returns to Central Bank

Jan 23, 2026 January 23, 2026 1 min read 📰 Iran International (Farsi)
📋 Key Takeaway

Protests by merchants in Tehran have escalated, leading to government crackdowns including tear gas. In a related political move, the President has decided to appoint Abdolnaser Hemmati as the new Governor of the Central Bank.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The protests and the appointment of a new Central Bank governor highlight the Iranian government's struggle to manage economic discontent.

👥 Key Players

Masoud Pezeshkian MENTIONED
Deputy of Communications
"He is a government official who communicates the administration's decisions and responses to public unrest."
Abdolnaser Hemmati MENTIONED
New Governor of the Central Bank
"His appointment is significant as it reflects the government's strategy to stabilize the economy amidst protests."
Tehran Merchants MENTIONED
Protesters
"They represent a critical economic sector affected by government policies and economic conditions."
Iranian Government MENTIONED
Authority responding to protests
"The government's actions and policies directly impact the economic and social stability of the country."

📰 What Happened

Protests by merchants in Tehran escalated, leading to government crackdowns that included the use of tear gas. In a related political move, President appointed Abdolnaser Hemmati as the new Governor of the Central Bank.

  • Protests began due to economic grievances among merchants.
  • The government responded with force, including tear gas.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: The protests indicate deep-seated economic frustrations that could threaten the government's stability.
🌍 Regional: Increased unrest in Iran could influence neighboring countries, particularly those with similar economic issues.
🌐 International: The situation may draw international attention and could affect diplomatic relations, especially with Western nations concerned about human rights.

📚 Background

Iran has been facing severe economic challenges, including high inflation and unemployment, leading to public discontent. Protests have become a common form of expressing dissatisfaction with government policies.

Iranian economy Public protests in Iran
📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 70%
As a state media report, it may present the government's perspective while downplaying dissenting views.

On the second day of protests by Tehran's merchants and the firing of tear gas by government agents at the protesters, the Deputy of Communications for Masoud Pezeshkian wrote on X network: 'By the decision of the President, Abdolnaser Hemmati will become the Governor of the Central Bank.'

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Translation confidence: 85%

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