Iranian cities erupt in mass protests, demonstrators say "nothing to lose"
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across major Iranian cities overnight, in a wave of nationwide demonstrations that appear to be growing more defiant by the hour. The protesters' determination is starkly evident as they demand change, with many fearing for their lives due to an intensifying crackdown.
According to experts, this is not just a spontaneous outburst but a deliberate, calculated move by the populace who genuinely feel the regime has nowhere to hide. "The streets of Iran are on fire," said Azadeh Pourzand, Senior Fellow at the Centre for Middle East and Global Order. "This isn't about a minor uprising; this is people fighting for their lives, feeling like they have nothing to lose."
The escalating situation has raised concerns that authorities might be ratcheting up their response under cover of an internet blackout. The protests are unprecedented in scale and ferocity, suggesting the extreme vulnerability of the Iranian regime.
As demonstrations continue to spread across the country, it remains to be seen whether these grassroots movements can bring about lasting change or if the government will manage to quell them through force. One thing is certain: the fate of the Iranian people hangs precariously in the balance.
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across major Iranian cities overnight, in a wave of nationwide demonstrations that appear to be growing more defiant by the hour. The protesters' determination is starkly evident as they demand change, with many fearing for their lives due to an intensifying crackdown.
According to experts, this is not just a spontaneous outburst but a deliberate, calculated move by the populace who genuinely feel the regime has nowhere to hide. "The streets of Iran are on fire," said Azadeh Pourzand, Senior Fellow at the Centre for Middle East and Global Order. "This isn't about a minor uprising; this is people fighting for their lives, feeling like they have nothing to lose."
The escalating situation has raised concerns that authorities might be ratcheting up their response under cover of an internet blackout. The protests are unprecedented in scale and ferocity, suggesting the extreme vulnerability of the Iranian regime.
As demonstrations continue to spread across the country, it remains to be seen whether these grassroots movements can bring about lasting change or if the government will manage to quell them through force. One thing is certain: the fate of the Iranian people hangs precariously in the balance.
. These protests are huge and it's clear that the people have had enough of the government. The fact that they're saying "nothing to lose" is super scary, but at the same time, I think it shows how desperate they are for change. It's like they're throwing caution to the wind and demanding justice. 
My heart goes out to all the protesters who might be in harm's way, let's hope they can make their voices heard without any major backlash 
. The world is watching and I'm sure there are many people on both sides of the globe praying for a peaceful resolution 
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a whole nation rising up against the man 
just kidding ( sorta ) but seriously, this is getting intense... thousands taking to the streets, internet blackout, the works. it's like iran's equivalent of a tinder swipe left on their government - "oh yeah, we're good" 
. experts are saying this isn't just some random riot, it's a full-blown uprising and i gotta agree, the regime does have nowhere to hide 
. will they manage to quell the protests or is this the start of something big? only time (and internet) will tell 
. one thing for sure tho - the iranian people are not messing around 
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whats going on with iran rn? its like they're finally wakin up from some sorta deep sleep and are like "hold up, we gotta make a change"! the fact that millions are takin to the streets and bein all defiant is super inspiring 
. i mean, people are literally fightin for their lives over here. the gov'ts gonna have to get creative if they wanna stop this momentum 
. its all about time now whether these demos bring about real change or just more bloodshed... my heart goes out to the ppl of iran 
The whole situation with Iran is just a mess, you know? People are literally out on the streets, risking their lives for no reason... or at least that's what I think 
. I mean, they're not going to get any change from the regime, right? They're not even going to get any attention from the world, let alone any real help. It's just a bunch of people standing in the streets, shouting and waving their hands... what's the point, really?
. Azadeh Pourzand thinks it's some kind of "deliberate, calculated move" by the populace? Give me a break 
. And then what? The protests will die down, and everyone will go back to their normal lives... except for a few brave souls who are still out there, risking everything. It's all just so... sad 
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. its hard 2 watch from afar but u gotta hope that something good comes outta this mess 
. can we get some sources tho? where's azadeh pourzand from? is she affiliated w/ any orgs? also, what exactly does "the streets are on fire" mean in this context? is it literal or a metaphor? need more info before i start weighing in 
. They've been bottling up all these grievances for years and now people are finally fed up 
. The fact that they're saying "nothing to lose" is actually kind of empowering 
. It's like they're throwing caution to the wind and embracing their fate. I'm not sure if it'll lead to change or just more bloodshed, but one thing's for sure - it's a wake-up call for the international community 
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i was watching this news and i'm literally shook 
it's insane how ppl are being targeted for speaking out against the regime 
anyway back to this news i feel so bad for those protesters they're literally fighting for their lives 
it's wild how some ppl are more willing to risk everything than others 
anyway idk what'll happen next but i do know one thing - justice needs to be served 
. The whole platform feels so... broken 
. Can't we just have a decent conversation without being drowned out by ads and low-effort comments? And don't even get me started on how slow the loading times are 
. The fact that it's not just a random riot but a calculated move by the people is really telling 
. I'm worried about the consequences tho, the gov could go all out and things might get super violent 
. We'll just have to wait and see if these protests can bring about real change or if its just a flash in the pan 
️ this is so unsettling, thousands of ppl taking a stand for their rights, it's actually kinda inspiring? 
i mean, we're watching this unfold from afar, but at the same time, it's hard not to think about how similar these protests are to those in other countries. it's like ppl everywhere are crying out for freedom & equality... 
my question is, will the gov be able to listen & make some changes or will they just crack down even more? 
500k+ protesters hit the streets in Iran, that's crazy! 
. But still, Iranians have been using VPNs & Tor to access blocked content & spread info. It's amazing how tech can unite people against a regime!
i hope they get the result they're looking for, but honestly, it's hard not 2 feel bad 4 those ppl who might get caught up in the crossfire