Beyond economic demands, many retiree demonstrations increasingly reflected broader political concerns. The continued presence of these political messages illustrates how economic protests increasingly overlap with broader demands for civil liberties and human rights. Bakers and Farmers Protest Economic PressuresBakers organized two demonstrations, protesting bread pricing policies and inadequate government subsidies that have made many bakeries financially unsustainable. Diverse Social Groups Expanded the Protest LandscapeAn additional 39 protests involved a diverse range of social groups, illustrating the widening scope of public dissatisfaction. Economic Crisis Continues to Drive Public AngerThe July protests demonstrate that Iran’s social unrest remains overwhelmingly rooted in economic deterioration.