Iranian conundrum

Source:  TH Subject:  World History Context: Iran is witnessing fresh nationwide unrest that began with bazaar shutdowns on 28 December 2025 amid a sharp rial collapse (market rate reported around ~1.45 million rials/USD). About Iranian conundrum: What it is? The “Iranian conundrum” refers to Iran’s recurring cycle of economic distress + political legitimacy stress + …

Iran

Source:  NDTV Subject:  Mapping Context: Iran has witnessed nationwide protests for over a week triggered by economic collapse, soaring inflation, and currency depreciation, with demonstrations reported across most provinces. About Iran: What it is? Iran is a West Asian country with a unique political system combining republican institutions with a Shiʿa Islamic theocracy. Since the …