Iran offers citizens $7 monthly payments as protests spiral over economic crisis: report

Iran’s government has said its citizens will be given a monthly payment equivalent to about $7 to ease economic pressures as protests spread across the country, according to reports.

The announcement was reported to have been made on Monday by the government spokesperson, Fatemeh Mohajerani, on Iranian State TV.

She said the measure was aimed at "preserving households" purchasing power, controlling inflation and ensuring food security," per The New York Times.

The outlet also...