The 2017–2018 Iranian Protests were a series of demonstrations that began in December 2017 and continued into early 2018. Initially sparked by economic issues, such as rising prices and unemployment, the protests quickly expanded to include political grievances against the Iranian government and its leadership. Protesters expressed their dissatisfaction with government policies and called for greater freedoms. The demonstrations spread to various cities across Iran, leading to clashes with security forces. The government responded with a crackdown, resulting in arrests and reported casualties among protesters.