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

Students have once again emerged as the intellectual vanguard of the movement. At major institutions like the University of Tehran and Sharif University, students organized sit-ins and rallies, bridging the gap between economic despair and the quest for fundamental human rights. Their participation has lent a youthful energy to the movement, often characterized by "Gen Z" tactics of decentralized organization and viral messaging.