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Iran Protests and External Interference: Who is Exploiting the Crisis?

Published January 10, 2026, 11:01
Iran Protests and External Interference: Who is Exploiting the Crisis?

Protests in Iran continue amid growing external pressures and threats, primarily from the United States and Israel, due to economic sanctions and the broader capitalist crisis. US President Donald Trump has escalated his rhetoric, threatening military intervention, while the former Shah of Iran, Pahlavi, openly calls for American assistance to overthrow the regime. The protests began as a reaction to economic hardship, with high inflation, currency devaluation, and rising prices of basic goods. Pahlavi is calling for a nationwide strike and the occupation of city centers, while AKEL argues that external interference and sanctions are exacerbating the situation.