Several killed as protests over rising cost of living spread across Iran Story by Okafor Vivian Several people have been killed and many others injured as nationwide protests over the rising cost of living continue to spread across Iran, escalating tensions between demonstrators and security forces. The protests, which initially began in major cities over soaring inflation, unemployment, and the weakening national currency, have expanded to multiple provinces. Demonstrators have taken to the streets to express frustration over worsening economic conditions and the high cost of basic necessities. Clashes reportedly broke out when...