Iran Protests: Pezeshkian Says Nation Will Get Through 'Crisis'

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  January 12, 2026 at 06:46  |  1:47  |  Bloomberg Markets
Speakers
Onur Ant — Bloomberg Reporter, Dubai
Masoud Pezeshkian — President of Iran

Summary

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged public concerns and promised to resolve them, saying the nation will get through the crisis. Bloomberg's Onur Ant said the protests are driven by economic decline, currency devaluation, and inflation, leaving the administration with limited tools to de-escalate. The segment frames the unrest as a political and economic challenge rather than providing a clear investment trade.

  • Iranian President Pezeshkian addressed protests in a state TV interview.
  • He offered condolences and promised efforts to resolve public concerns.
  • Bloomberg's Onur Ant reported protests are in their third week and have been deadly.
  • Ant said economic decline, currency devaluation, and inflation sparked the unrest.
  • Ant said Iranian authorities have limited room to address protesters' grievances.
  • The discussion focused on whether de-escalation is possible.
  • No specific investment or trading recommendations were made.
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