Iran’s economic struggles predated both the ongoing conflict and recent U.S. sanctions, leaving ordinary citizens already strained by hardship. The combination of long-standing challenges and fresh financial pressures has deepened public fatigue, reducing immediate pressure on the government. With many Iranians focused on survival, the risk of widespread protests or leadership upheaval appears limited for now. The situation underscores how deep-seated crises can dampen political unrest even amid escalating international tensions.
Iran’s economy was in ruins even before the war, and before U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest “D-Day” sanctions. So far, ordinary Iranians are bearing the brunt and feeling apathetic, meaning surviving leaders, for now, might face a lower risk of an uprising.
