This thread covers the growing mass-protests that just erupted in Iran against the Islamic regime We’ll delve into the…

This thread covers the growing mass-protests that just erupted in Iran against the Islamic regime We’ll delve into the economic reasons behind them, the influence of the 12-Day-War with Israel and why Crown Prince @pahlavireza’s return could get Iran back on track 🧵 1/27

Major protests and strikes have reignited in Iran. Shopkeepers in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar and central commercial districts closed their businesses yesterday in response to the sharp decline of the Iranian rial. 🧵 2/27

The protests began with strikes in markets such as the iron market, Shoush home appliances market, Charsou mall, and mobile phone trading centers in Tehran. Merchants gathered outside closed shops to demonstrate against worsening economic conditions. 🧵 3/27

The rial has reached a new historic low, falling to approximately 1,445,000 per US dollar. This devaluation has driven up prices of imported goods, including essentials like food and medicine, exacerbating public hardship. 🧵 4/27

Protesters in central Tehran chanted slogans against government policies. Passersby joined shopkeepers in demonstrations on streets such as Jomhouri and near the Hafez underpass. Similar strikes spread to other commercial areas. 🧵 5/27

People demand an end to economic mismanagement, currency collapse, and soaring inflation. Merchants and citizens express frustration over rising living costs and the inability to conduct normal business amid financial instability. 🧵 6/27

Additional demands include fair wages, job security, and relief from high prices. Retirees, workers, and students in various cities have joined related protests against low pensions, unpaid salaries, and poor public services. 🧵 7/27

The Iranian economy faces severe challenges in 2025, including persistent inflation above 35 percent, sanctions pressure, and reduced oil revenues. The currency has lost significant value throughout the year, doubling foreign exchange rates. 🧵 8/27

Chronic issues include energy shortages, water crises, mismanagement of resources, and corruption. The economy contracted in the first half of the Iranian year, with negative growth reported even when including oil output. 🧵 9/27

Many Iranians express exhaustion with the Islamic Republic’s governance after decades of economic difficulties, political repression, and social restrictions. Public discontent has built over years of unfulfilled promises and hardships. 🧵 11/27

Citizens in various sectors, from bazaar merchants to retirees, demonstrate fatigue with the regime’s handling of national wealth and priorities. Protests reflect broader dissatisfaction with the system’s overall performance. 🧵 12/27

The 12-day war with Israel in June intensified public resentment toward the regime. Military defeats and strikes on Iranian infrastructure highlighted the vulnerabilities and contributed to economic strain. 🧵 13/27

The conflict damaged facilities, reduced revenues, and increased isolation. Many view the war as a regime miscalculation that brought unnecessary suffering without tangible benefits to the population. 🧵 14/27

Post-war reconstruction efforts and ongoing tensions have diverted resources, worsening inflation and shortages. The humiliation from the military outcome has further eroded confidence in the leadership’s decisions. 🧵 15/27

Support for restoring the monarchy has reappeared in public expressions during 2025. Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi is advocating for regime change and a democratic transition. 🧵 16/27

Certain gatherings and chants have referenced monarchical symbols and rejected the Islamic Regime’s dictatorship. Pahlavi has called for strikes and civil disobedience to pressure the regime. 🧵 17/27

Pahlavi positions himself as a figure for national unity and lawful transition. He has outlined plans for free elections and the rule of law following any collapse of the current system. 🧵 18/27

Many Iranians abroad and in Iran support Pahlavi’s role in facilitating a post-regime government. Surveys indicate a majority preference for structural change away from the Islamic Republic. 🧵 19/27

Growing calls exist for a transitional leadership that ensures stability and democracy. Pahlavi emphasizes non-violent civic action and international backing for Iranian self-determination. 🧵 20/27

Protests in late December 2025 occur amid these discussions of alternative governance. Economic triggers have mobilized sectors traditionally influential, like bazaar merchants. 🧵 21/27

The regime has responded by portraying strikes as foreign-orchestrated destabilization. Judicial warnings threaten punishment for disrupting the economy, while security forces monitor gatherings. 🧵 22/27

Ongoing unrest includes coordinated actions by workers, retirees, and students across provinces. These reflect accumulated grievances rather than isolated incidents. 🧵 23/27

The combination of economic collapse, war aftermath, and political fatigue creates conditions for sustained demonstrations. Participation spans urban centers and various social strata. 🧵 24/27

Future developments depend on regime responses and protester coordination. The International attention so far has focused on the currency crisis and human rights implications of crackdowns. 🧵 25/27

As 2025 ends, Iran faces intersecting crises that fuel public action. The protests highlight demands for fundamental improvements in governance, economy, and freedoms. 🧵 26/27

A transition government headed by Pahlavi paving the way for free elections would calm the international market and strengthen the rial. Sanctions would disappear and international aid would start flowing, kickstarting to revival of Iran’s economy while the regime’s military spending would decrease. Money would no longer be waste on propping up Islamist proxy groups and terrorists in the region. Instead, the Iranian taxpayer money would be spent on improving the lives of Iranians in Iran. 🧵 27/27