Squeezed By Soaring Inflation, Iranian Pensioners Hold Nationwide Protests

With the cost of living skyrocketing, struggling Iranian pensioners and retired government employees have held protests in more than 16 cities across Iran. Videos posted on social media sites on June 6-7 showed retirees chanting anti-government slogans and demanding higher pensions. Hyperinflation and a dramatic rise in food prices have made it harder for Iranians to make ends meet.