Iran Protests Driven by Economic Hardship but Later Escalated by Armed Groups Researcher

By Mogamat Amen Strydom The recent protests in Iran began as legitimate expressions of public frustration over worsening economic conditions but later escalated after being infiltrated by armed local and foreign elements, according to senior researcher Na’eem Jeenah. Speaking to VOC News, Jeenah said the initial demonstrations were driven by genuine grievances related to the rising cost of living, currency devaluation, and prolonged economic pressure. He noted that Iran’s political […]