Tehran faces severe domestic challenges—from pollution and power outages to brain drain and public dissent, pushing society toward likely collapse.
Externally, the Iranian regime appears preoccupied with managing its proxies, future investments in Syria, and rehabilitating Hezbollah—but behind the scenes, Iranian society is approaching collapse.
Air pollution, shortages of oil and gas, frequent power outages, unpaid salaries, and brain drain are just some of the problems that Iranian citizens face. These issues are worsening daily with cumulative damage.
In conversations with researchers studying Iranian society, issues of corruption and sanctions emerge. Will all these troubles lead Iranian citizens to revolt? The question remains open.
