# The massive new protests in Iran, explained | Vox

> Iran is experiencing its largest protests in nearly a decade, with tens of thousands demanding an end to the theocratic government and at least 20 people killed. The unrest began over a slow economy and reportedly over egg prices.

- Date: 2018-01-03 · published 2018-01-03T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: geopolitics · region Iran · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/67005-the-massive-new-protests-in-iran-explained-vox
- Commodities: [Crude Oil (Brent)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BRENT.md)

## Why it matters

Political instability in Iran is a geopolitical event with little direct effect on feed grain or protein markets. Any impact would come only through broader Middle East energy risk.

## Read by commodity

- BRENT: bullish ▲

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## Sources

- vox.com: https://www.vox.com/world/2018/1/3/16841310/iran-protests-2018

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