Rial Collapse Protests: Iran faces largest unrest in decades; over 2,000 killed, 10,000 arrested

Iran faces widespread unrest fueled by economic collapse, not ideology. The rial’s sharp decline triggered strikes and protests across all provinces, impacting ordinary citizens and the middle class. This broad-based challenge, marked by significant deaths and arrests, strikes at the regime’s core ability to provide economic survival, making it a critical juncture for the Islamic Republic.