Protests in Iran, ignited by a currency collapse, reflect a broader struggle of a middle class pushed below the poverty line and a disillusioned Generation Z. This movement, termed 'The Great Downgrade,' highlights the loss of social standing amid rampant inflation, trapping individuals in a 'futureless present.' Protesters demand a return to normalcy and a visible future, challenging a political system perceived as corrupt and out of touch. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)