Tehran protests: why are Iranians angry?

Thousands demonstrate in capital after seeing their savings dwindle

Protests in Iran
Protesters gather in central Tehran
(Image credit: Atta Kenare/AFP/Getty Images)

Iranians have taken to the streets of Tehran this week in the biggest protests seen in the capital since 2012.

Thousands marched towards the gates of the Iranian parliament on Monday, forcing many traders to shut up shop. Police retaliated with tear gas, dispersing the crowds, but the protests continued yesterday and are spreading to other cities.

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