Tag: Iran regime
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Iran Protests Persist as Regime Struggles to Address Growing Public Anger
Protests Widen Across Iran, but Regime Holds Steady Across Iran, anger simmers in countless streets as demonstrations continue to erupt in cities and towns from the capital to remote provinces. Despite a heavy security presence and a cycle of arrests and crackdowns, protesters persist, signaling a deep and widespread sense of grievance that the regime…
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Why the Fall of the Ayatollahs Isn’t a Foregone Conclusion After October 7 Protests
Context: Protests and a Regime Under Pressure The editor’s note framing the fall of the ayatollahs as potentially “bittersweet poetic justice” for October 7 captures a familiar tension: mass demonstrations can expose deep-seated grievances, yet translating street energy into political change is never guaranteed. In Iran, where political authority rests with a theocratic framework centered…
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The Iranian Regime Could Fall: What the Protests Signal
Rising protests, rising stakes Across major Iranian cities, thousands of people continue to risk their safety to demand political change. The demonstrations, sparked by grievances over governance, economy, and civil liberties, reflect a deep distrust of the Islamic Republic’s authority and a desire for a different kind of political order. While past protests have ebbed…
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Iran Protests Persist as Internet Blackout Enters Second Day
What began as a wave of anti-government demonstrations across Iran has now entered a second day, with the government’s internet blackout complicating reporting and coordination. Activists say protests have spread to more than 100 cities, from Tehran to provincial towns, signaling a broad and sustained challenge to the regime’s authority. The spark reportedly came from…