Iran grapples with a catastrophic crackdown as calls for inquiry rise
Iran faces a political and humanitarian crisis after a violent crackdown on nationwide protests, with some estimates of up to 30,000 dead prompting calls for an independent inquiry, restoration of the internet, and accountability. The economy is strained by sanctions and surging inflation, while reformists and other voices push for foreign-policy shifts and greater media freedom amid rising tensions with the security establishment.
