Judiciary chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei warns of a harsh crackdown on a potential new uprising in Iran.
Judiciary chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei has threatened a severe crackdown on a potential new uprising in Iran, as the country faces a growing economic crisis. Security forces have already begun opening fire on protesters in southwestern Iran who are demonstrating over job shortages and livelihoods.
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Economists and researchers note that inflation and a lack of resources are turning the Iran into a powder keg. Families are increasingly struggling to afford basic necessities like meat, fruit, and dairy products. While the state has attempted to manage the crisis by printing money, the rial has lost significant value, making it harder for even the middle class to maintain their standard of living. The regime is currently maintaining a fragile calm by using lethal force and capital punishment to manage public anger. Since the beginning of the year, at least 950 people have been executed. Authorities are monitoring potential triggers such as gasoline shortages and factory shutdowns. While the public faces a many-layered economic squeeze, the government remains prepared to use force to stay in power.