"Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday vowed that the government will do its duty in addressing the concerns and challenges faced by the people, calling on business leaders to also play their part. Pezeshkian made the remarks during a meeting with a group of merchants and businessmen in Tehran. “Our responsibility is to resolve the problems of society, particularly for those who work hard and serve the nation. We will carefully consider your suggestions and work to address the issues you raise. We are confident that you will also contribute to solving the challenges facing our society,” he said. “This country belongs to us all, and we must not allow anyone to exploit it,” the president added. The remarks come as Tehran has witnessed two days of protests by merchants, who are expressing frustration over living conditions and the recent fluctuations in the currency market, with the Iranian rial losing value. "