Iran’s Gas Price Hike: A Reckless Gamble That Underscores Regime Failure

Iran’s recent decision to raise gasoline prices—the first since the brutally suppressed protests of 2019—is a striking example of a failing regime prioritizing survival over its citizens’ welfare. While Tehran claims this modest adjustment aims to curb ballooning costs, the move exposes deeper cracks in an economy crippled by sanctions and mismanagement. How Long Will Iran’s Government Sacrifice Its People to Keep Failing Policies Alive? Gasoline has long been considered a national birthright in Iran, with decades of ultra-low prices fueling public expectations. Yet when the regime raised prices sharply in 2019, widespread protests erupted across over 100 cities, met...