| Economy
From 1979 to 2026: How Iranian merchants shape politics, public sentiment
From the bazaars that fueled the 1979 revolution to today’s protests, Iranian merchants and social media are again shaping public approval and resistance.
| Economy
Iran’s regime prioritizes proxy ambitions as citizens struggle, protest
Widespread protests in Iran reveal public frustration as the government spends billions abroad while citizens struggle with inflation, unemployment, and basic necessities.