Iran's economy, already struggling, has been pushed to the brink by a crippling inflation rate and severe devaluation of its currency. For many Iranians, it's not just about economic woes but also a desire for dignity and national pride.
As protests spread across 185 cities in all provinces, President Trump has pledged to intervene if Iranian authorities crack down on demonstrators. The US president has made several statements, saying the country will be hit "very hard" by any further violence.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed his regime would not back down from protests sparked by economic issues and called for unity among Iranians. However, he also accused some protesters of seeking to "please the US president".
Iran has long struggled with mass protests, starting in 2009 over the disputed presidential election, followed by widespread demonstrations in 2017 and 2019.
This latest round of protests is different due to their roots in economic woes and a greater sense of desperation among demonstrators. It's also harder for the regime to quell, as protesters are more focused on dignity and national pride.
Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi has been cheering on the protests from exile, urging demonstrators to keep the movement "disciplined" and "as large as possible". His call could be a turning point in the protest movement, but it's uncertain whether elements within security forces will follow suit.
As protests spread across 185 cities in all provinces, President Trump has pledged to intervene if Iranian authorities crack down on demonstrators. The US president has made several statements, saying the country will be hit "very hard" by any further violence.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed his regime would not back down from protests sparked by economic issues and called for unity among Iranians. However, he also accused some protesters of seeking to "please the US president".
Iran has long struggled with mass protests, starting in 2009 over the disputed presidential election, followed by widespread demonstrations in 2017 and 2019.
This latest round of protests is different due to their roots in economic woes and a greater sense of desperation among demonstrators. It's also harder for the regime to quell, as protesters are more focused on dignity and national pride.
Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi has been cheering on the protests from exile, urging demonstrators to keep the movement "disciplined" and "as large as possible". His call could be a turning point in the protest movement, but it's uncertain whether elements within security forces will follow suit.
is in bad shape, got hit hard by high inflation and currency devaluation 
show Iranians want more than just economic fixes, dignity and pride too
might help protesters, but also pressure on Iran to not get violent 
could rally the crowd, but security forces gotta decide if they'll join in
. The economic struggles are real for so many people, and I think the fact that they're not just protesting about money, but also dignity and national pride is what's making this movement so powerful 
. It's like, we've seen this before with other countries, where protests start small and then snowball into something much bigger. 
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I just can't believe how hard things are for Iran right now. The inflation rate is crazy high and people are struggling to make ends meet. It's not just about money though, it's also about feeling proud of their country. When protests start in the cities, you feel like something good might happen. But then the President Trump starts making threats... it's all very confusing. 
Does anyone really know what will happen next? The Supreme Leader is trying to keep everything under control, but it's hard to tell if he's being realistic or just talking tough. It's like a big puzzle and nobody knows how it's going to fit together in the end... 
economic crisis got ppl super mad rn! i mean, dignity and national pride? thats like, a major thing for ppl to fight 4 
anyway, usa prez trump is all "we will get involved if ur gov cracks down on protesters" 
but also accuses protesters of wanting us influence 
meanwhile, iran's had mass protests 4 ages now (2009, 2017, 2019) but this one feels diff cuz its economic & desperation levels r high 
! Trump intervening is like the icing on the cake 
, it's all just a bit too dramatic for me 
. Ayatollah Khamenei better step up his game if he wants to keep his regime in power 
. I'm low-key curious how this whole thing unfolds 
and people are so frustrated its not just about money tho they wanna be respected as a nation again you feel? I have this cousin who lives in Iran and she's been saying the same thing about how devalued their currency is like what even is that 
and now they're protesting in 185 cities lol its crazy! but for real though if Trump comes in and supports them it could be game changing for Iran I think its cool that Reza Pahlavi is rallying behind them from abroad maybe his fam knows some secrets 
️️️️ and president trump is like "i got ur back" lol. but seriously, its not just bout econ issues, its bout feelin dignified n proud 2 b iranian 
. supreme leader ali khamenei is tryna keep it together, but i think he's hiding 
. reza pahlavi is like the opposition rockstar 
and his call 4 unity cud b a game changer! but will security forces listen? that's the q 
, lots of pieces don't fit together right now. The economy is in shambles 
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, maybe we can see some progress 
. But if things get violent 
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, his message about unity and size of the protest movement could be key 
. But can we trust that the security forces will follow suit? 
. and yet, amidst all this chaos, there's a sense of hope, of resistance 
, national pride 
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they're not just fighting for their rights as citizens, but also for a sense of self-worth, of recognition that their lives matter 
, these protests are all about dignity & pride for Iranians 
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. However, this also means that the regime's response needs to be carefully calibrated to avoid exacerbating the situation further 
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