Saturday, March 29, 2025
Tehran: Iran is plunging into its gravest crisis in history. Protests that began over inflation, unemployment, and government repression have escalated into a nationwide uprising. Out of Iran’s 31 provinces, 26 are now spiraling out of control, with over 60 deaths reported so far.
Chants on the Streets: Demonstrators flood roads shouting “Death to Khamenei.” Women, youth, and workers demand a complete regime change.
Attacks on Government Buildings: In Tehran and other cities, official vehicles have been torched. In northern Iran, a governor’s office was set ablaze, along with Karaj city’s city hall.
Digital Clampdown: To curb protests, the government has shut down internet nationwide and blocked Starlink and GPS signals.
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei branded protesters “foreign agents” and “mercenaries.” He directly accused Donald Trump, claiming some are burning the country to please him.
Trump fired back, warning that “Iran is on the brink of collapse” and the U.S. stands ready to intervene if needed.
Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi urged masses to flood the streets. His endorsement has fueled the violence, with experts now viewing this not just as anti-inflation protests, but a fight for “systemic change.”
Analysts note that Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) and Basij militia remain powerful, making a coup unlikely. Yet the public revolt evokes memories of the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Iran has written to the UN, warning the U.S. of self-defense retaliation. The world watches: Can Khamenei’s decades-old regime survive?
