Iran's Unrest: Protests and Government Response

This chapter explores the anti-government protests in Iran triggered by the military's shooting down of a civilian airliner and subsequent cover-up. It examines the unrest stemming from middle-class and student discontent, highlighting the complexities of national unity and the government's contradictory responses to public dissent. The chapter also discusses the role of the Revolutionary Guard amid these challenges and the broader economic factors exacerbating public resentment towards the regime.