Iranian authorities are offering one million tomans, an equivalent of $7, as a monthly stipend to citizens as widespread protests sparked by the economic crisis enter their ninth day.
At least 20 people have been killed during the protests, which started on December 28.
Fatameh Mohajerani, Iranian government spokeswoman, made this announcement on state-owned television on Monday as protests swept through the country.
The $7 stipend, Ms Mohajerani said, was aimed at “preserving households’ purchasing power, controlling inflation, and ensuring food security”.