This is the playbook the Iranian regime uses to crack down on protests – but will it work this time?
- Written by Amin Naeni, PhD Candidate in International Relations, Deakin University
Iranian protesters block a street in Tehran on January 9.MAHSA / Middle East Images / AFP via Getty ImagesIn late December, Tehran’s bazaar merchants began protesting against Iran’s theocratic rulers over the sharp collapse of the currency.
These protests quickly spread nationwide, although the level of participation remained limited,...
