Iran’s Crackdown on Protesters Reveals Regime’s Desperation and Threat to Stability

In the heart of Tehran, a fierce crackdown unfolds that few outside Iran fully grasp. The regime's recent announcement of 3,000 arrests among protesters comes amidst reports from independent sources citing nearly 20,000 detainees—a stark discrepancy that exposes more than just numbers; it reveals a government teetering on the edge of desperation. Since the protests erupted in late December following the rial’s collapse, Iranians have voiced their frustration not only at economic mismanagement but at an oppressive regime that crushes dissent with brutal force. Chanting slogans like "Death to the Islamic Republic" and targeting symbols of authoritarian control such as...