Iranian officials declared a public holiday on Wednesday in several provinces, including Tehran, citing “cold weather” as the reason.
This decision coincides with the third day of widespread protests by bazaar merchants over economic conditions.
Security forces have been deployed to key locations in Tehran and other cities to maintain control.
The protests began on Sunday and have since intensified.
Many observers believe the shutdown is an attempt to curb the spread of demonstrations. Economic instability and market fluctuations have fueled public discontent across Iran.
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