Iran came to a virtual standstill on Wednesday, with businesses, universities and government offices closed under government orders amid protests sparked by a deepening political and economic crisis.

Video clips circulated and shared online by the People’s Mujahideen of Iran (MEK) show, Clashes between protesters and security forces Cities such as Shiraz, Isfahan, Kermanshah and Tehran.

In the video, protesters can be seen chanting anti-regime slogans and confronting security forces in crowded streets.

The video included screams and apparent gunshots as demonstrators threw objects and chanted “Death to the dictator” and “Proud Arrakis, support, support.”

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian closed businesses and offices in 21 provinces amid growing public anger, with protests forcing nationwide shutdowns. (butanone)

Other videos shared by the MEK showed crowds chanting “Death to Khamenei” and “Shame on you, shame on you!” Anger appeared to be spreading across the country, especially at protests led in Tehran’s bazaars.

Some of the most dramatic scenes were reported in the city of Fassa in south-central Iran. Video circulating online showed demonstrators throwing objects at the gates of government buildings and shaking them until they opened.

Opposition groups also reported that protesters stormed the governor’s office, prompting Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps troops to open fire. Reuters.

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Widespread protests have broken out in Iran as President Pezeshkian faces a growing economic and political crisis. (butanone)

Military helicopters were seen flying over the city in an apparent attempt to intimidate residents and prevent unrest from spreading.

In Kermanshah in western Iran, bazaar traders were seen confronting security forces while chanting “disgraceful, disgraceful”, according to video footage.

The one-day lockdown affected 21 of Iran’s 31 provinces, including Tehran, as President Masoud Pezeshkian sought to contain rising public anger. Inflation, currency instability and declining living standards.

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei sits next to Iran’s top military officials. (Getty Images)

Demonstrations, strikes and clashes Security forces continued raids in cities across the country for the fourth day in a row.

The riots unfolded as a series of high-level incidents leadership changes This increases uncertainty.

On Wednesday, Pezeshkian appointed former Economy Minister Abdolnaser Hemmati. Iran’s new central bank governor After Mohammad Reza Farzin resigned.

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State media quoted the president as acknowledging that the role was “extremely difficult and complex” and warning that the new central bank chief would face intense pressure and criticism amid ongoing economic turmoil. Iranian RNA.

Separately, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei announced the appointment of Brigadier General of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. General Ahmed Vahidi serves as deputy commander-in-chief of the Revolutionary Guards.