Protesters angry over Iran's ailing economy conducted a sit-in Tuesday at Tehran's Grand Bazaar, witnesses said, with security forces ultimately firing tear gas and dispersing demonstrators as the rest of the market shut down.

Iran arrests hundreds, disrupts internet as currency falls to new low and protests enter a second week.

Activists staged a sit-in at Tehran’s Grand Bazaar over Iran’s economic crisis and the collapse of the country’s currency

Iran’s Grand Bazaar closed amid sit-ins and clashes with security forces as nationwide protests intensified, the rial plunged to a historic low, and authorities reported dozens killed and mass arrests

In the video, the woman can be seen with a bloodied mouth, chanting, “I’m not afraid. I’ve been dead for 47 years.” The Islamic Republic took over Iran 47 years ago

Protests in Iran have escalated, particularly at Tehran’s Grand Bazaar, where clashes with security forces resulted in the use of tear gas to disperse demonstrators. Activists report at least 35 fatalities since the protests began,

Demonstrations that began last month over slide in currency now reflect broader disaffection with Iran’s religious rulers

Protesters calling for political and economic change demonstrated in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar on Tuesday

Protesters angry over Iran's ailing economy have conducted a sit-in at Tehran's Grand Bazaar as protests widen over the country's ailing economy.