Iranian economy

Approximately 200 workers are being held in IRGC-controlled warehouses, raising serious concerns among labor activists about their condition.

From mass protests to empty airports, Iran’s collapsing air traffic gives insight into the mounting economic and political crisis facing the regime.

Essentials such as food, medicine, and clothing have become increasingly unaffordable, while the minimum monthly wage has fallen to roughly $100.

The Iranian rial fell to a record low of about 1.52 million per dollar on the unofficial market, deepening economic turmoil as nationwide protests continue and confidence in the regime weakens.

Ayandeh Bank, which was run by individuals connected to the Iranian regime, failed after accumulating nearly $5 billion in losses from bad loans.

Government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani said each Iranian will receive 1 million tomans ($7) per month for four months via direct deposit credit for basic necessities.

If change occurs in Iran, it will come from within, driven by a combination of public pressure, economic collapse, shifting loyalties, and organizational capacity.

As protests sweep Iran, a powerful image likened to Tiananmen's ‘Tank Man’ surfaces, echoing the bazaari class’s historic defiance amid economic collapse and rising calls for regime change.

The Iranian economy is entering a dangerous phase of stagnation and inflation, despite securing revenue streams, signalling the nation's lack of wealth.

The platform, which has nearly 38 million active users, was blocked from making the move by the IRGC because of its chairman being "outspoken" and "independent-minded."