WANA (Jan 07) – Field observations from central areas of Tehran indicate that markets and commercial districts of the Iranian capital have remained largely normal amid ongoing protests, despite reports of brief and localized tensions in certain areas.
On Lalehzar Street, most shops were open and business activities continued as usual. However, the underground section of gold dealers in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar was closed.
At the entrance to Lalehzar Street, the presence of law enforcement forces was noticeable. Security units, including special police forces and Basij units, were also deployed along main market routes. According to some residents, these deployments were aimed at maintaining public order and security.
At the beginning of 15 Khordad Street, a woman wearing a manteau and headscarf stood on a metro platform and addressed passersby. During her remarks, she briefly held a copy of the Quran, which drew attention and led to the formation of a small crowd. After addressing police officers at the scene, one officer asked her to step down from the platform. The incident ended without confrontation.
Istanbul Square was reported to be calm, with normal traffic flow observed. However, there were reports of some drivers honking their horns as a sign of protest.
Saadi Street, which had experienced congestion and tension the previous day, was reported to be calm, with no visible law enforcement presence during the day.
An Iranian woman shops in a local market as protests erupt over the collapse of the currency’s value in Tehran, Iran. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)
Conditions briefly changed in the Cheragh Bargh area, where a small group of approximately 10 to 20 people gathered for a short period. During the incident, one trash bin was set on fire. At the same time, reports indicated that two hand grenades were thrown from the top of a building toward law enforcement forces. In response, police used batons and tear gas to disperse those involved.
On Amir Kabir Street, law enforcement officers intervened after some individuals attempted to pressure shopkeepers into closing their businesses through chanting and disruptive behavior. According to reporters present at the scene, these individuals were dispersed.
A review of content circulating on social media shows that images and videos related to the two limited incidents in the Cheragh Bargh and Amir Kabir areas were quickly reshared by some foreign-based media outlets and online platforms.
According to some security analysts, these small gatherings in side streets near the bazaar were intended to create an impression of ongoing unrest online—an image that does not reflect the overall situation in Tehran’s markets on that day.
Overall, field observations indicate that Tehran’s markets experienced a relatively calm day amid the ongoing protests, with most economic activities continuing without major disruption.
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