Iran Protests Reveal the Cost of a Regime Ignoring Its People and Threatening Regional Stability

For ten consecutive days, brave Iranians have taken to the streets across 92 cities, demanding relief from a regime that has failed them economically and politically. Despite brutal crackdowns resulting in at least 36 deaths and over 2,000 arrests, including innocent civilians, protesters remain undeterred. Why Does America Need to Watch Closely? The unrest started on December 28th amid a deep economic crisis marked by skyrocketing inflation — over 42% annually — and a currency collapse devastating everyday livelihoods. Sanctions from the United States and the United Nations aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions have exacerbated these struggles. Yet while...