Nationwide Defiance: The "New Era" Uprising Shakes Regional Power to Its Core

The economic catalysts for this unrest were undeniable. By late 2025, inflation in Iran had soared toward 60%, and the Iranian rial hit record lows against the dollar. Basic staples became luxuries for the average family, while reports of systemic corruption within the regime’s elite fueled a sense of profound injustice. For many, the "breaking point" was no longer a future possibility but a daily reality, pushing even those in historically pro-regime areas to take to the streets.