Whether acknowledged or not, Iran’s political economy has long been afflicted by systemic inequality. Over four decades, the theocratic regime has engineered the rise of a new elite class, cleverly cloaked in the sanctity of religious authority.

The intense protests are in response to Iran’s plunging economy that has made life unaffordable for many of its people.

Protests triggered by soaring inflation and a collapsing currency have highlighted widespread political discontent. Analysts say the deep economic woes are a major challenge to the regime's authority.

The protests erupted Sunday and gathered pace Monday after the Islamic Republic’s currency, the rial, hit a record low against the dollar. Many in Iran are already struggling with the cost of living, and rising prices have fueled concerns about potential hyperinflation.

This article is about the current uprising of the Iranian people. it rejects those who do not consider success as important. Here are some important points in the importance of success.

This article first appeared in our partner site, Independent Persian While Iranian officials continue to issue confident claims that they are “fully prepared”, “responding decisively” and “managing the crisis”, the reality on the ground tells a ...

New set of demonstrations are happening in Iran. It started with the merchants of Tehran and some big cities closed their shops as a protest movement to

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Iranian-American author and journalist Hooman Majd about the current wave of protests facing Iran and what they mean for its future.

WASHINGTON -- Three Iranian men were executed this week on alleged charges of collaborating with Israel, according to the Islamic Republic judiciary, bringing the total number of people put to death on similar charges during the 12-day war between Iran and ...