#Iran’s #rebellion spreads, despite lethal #repression

source: https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2022/09/26/irans-rebellion-spreads-despite-lethal-repression

In seeking to shore up the #regime, though, the men in power have also undermined it. If it survives this round of #protests, it has no redress for the grievances that caused it; more will follow. With no prospect of reform, Iranians have no choice but to take the streets and demand radical #change. With no hope for a better economy and a measure of integration into the #world, they feel they have nothing to lose.

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