#MiddleEastTensionsEscalate Internal Unrest and Crackdowns in Iran
Iran is facing its most significant domestic crisis in years, which is complicating the regime's international stance.
Death Toll Rising: Following widespread anti-government protests triggered by a collapsing economy and political repression, reports indicate that the regime's crackdown has resulted in thousands of deaths—some estimates suggest between 6,000 and 30,000 casualties.
Economic Collapse: The Iranian rial hit an all-time low on January 27, and the price of basic goods has surged by 60% since mid-December. The gover