Protests sparked by Iran's struggling economy have spread to rural provinces, resulting in at least seven deaths among both security forces and demonstrators. The fatalities occurred mainly in areas with the Lur ethnic group, including cities such as Azna and Lordegan. This unrest is the largest since 2022 but less intense and less widespread than previous major protests. The deaths indicate a tougher government response to public discontent fueled by economic hardship and inflation, highlighting ongoing tensions in the country.