Will Iranians revolt as economic pain deepens? Tehran is already preparing
Iran readies for next battle — on its own streets
Iran faces an economic crisis that may lead to mass unrest, as the country's inflation rate has skyrocketed to 66% and food inflation to 128%. The rial's value has plummeted, and foreign trade has dropped by 35% since the onset of the war. President Masoud Pezeshkian admitted that the country's economic situation has worsened significantly.
Iranian authorities are preparing for potential unrest, with the national police commander emphasizing the need for preemptive and preventive measures against potential protests. The Basij militia, a volunteer force, is being used in police operations. Analysts suggest that the appointment of Hossein Taeb, a hardline cleric with a history of suppressing dissent, is a sign that Tehran is taking preemptive steps to prevent potential unrest.
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