Iran experts at the Jerusalem Center for Foreign Affairs and Security warn of a growing “end-of-the-road” mood inside Iran, as internal pressures intensify across economic, political, and social arenas.
The Iranian economy continues its sharp decline, marked by extreme inflation and mounting fears of dollarization, while the political system is increasingly paralyzed by tensions between President Masoud Pezeshkian’s government and a hardline, ultra-conservative Majlis.
At the same time, the regime’s legitimacy is steadily eroding due to deepening internal divisions and the depletion of social capital. Public trust has weakened, and cracks within the ruling establishment are becoming more visible in Iran’s internal discourse.
In response, the regime has tightened its grip on identity and social life. The hijab has been elevated from a religious symbol into a political tool and portrayed as a final defensive line for the Islamic Republic. Expanded internet censorship and content filtering have further fueled resentment among the middle class, reinforcing a sense of injustice and alienation.