Protesters across Iran have defied an escalating government crackdown, taking to the streets despite reports of mass arrests, lethal force, and a near-total internet shutdown. What began as demonstrations over soaring inflation has rapidly evolved into a nationwide movement calling for the end of Iran’s clerical rule, drawing sharp threats from Tehran and increasingly confrontational rhetoric from the United States.  

Guest: Naeem Jeenah: Senior Researcher: Humanity at Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA)