Iran Protests Sweep 31 Provinces as Economic Woes Fuel Unrest

Widespread protests have erupted across Iran’s 31 provinces, sparked by inflation and spikes in basic goods, with the influential bazaaris driving demonstrations and calls for regime change; authorities have cut internet access and security forces have cracked down, with HRANA counting around 1,850 killed and 16,784 arrested (numbers not independently verified). Tehran labels protesters as rioters, while President Trump has floated military options and the U.S. has signaled sanctions, signaling a sharp escalation in international tensions alongside domestic unrest.