In the final days of 2025, widespread anti-government protests broke out across Iran. Demonstrations initially focused on the rapidly worsening economic conditions that have pushed many households into precarity. Since then, in the wake of a government crackdown and internet blackouts, the wave of unrest has sustained and grown throughout the country. Protesters are expressing their discontent and distrust with Iran’s leadership and political landscape, demanding systemic change and agency over their futures.
In this webinar, a panel of experts will discuss the demographics and future of the protests, as well as the Islamic Republic’s attempts to reassert control amidst its crisis of legitimacy. Panellists will also examine the roles of and implications for regional and international actors, including the United States and Israel.
