What are the Iran protests about?
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The Iran protests are driven by economic grievances, including inflation and currency decline, but have evolved into calls for regime change. Diverse groups—merchants, students, ethnic minorities, and monarchists—are involved. Protesters demand political change, human rights, and an end to the Islamic Republic, facing violent crackdowns and communication blackouts. International support grows, but sustainable change is expected to depend on internal organization.
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What's behind the protests in Iran?
- Protests continue for a third week over Iran's economic situation
- At least 12,000 reported dead and over 10,000 arrested during protests 5s
- Merchants, students, minorities, and monarchists have joined the protests 44s
- U.S. has imposed tariffs and supports protesters, but military action is unlikely 2m 11s
- Experts say sustainable change must come from within Iran 4m 8s
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Protests in Iran are triggered by economic grievances and have grown into the largest public unrest since 2022, involving merchants, students, ethnic minorities, and monarchists. Demonstrators demand political change and more rights, with sustainable change likely dependent on internal organization and leadership.
