Novara Live Protests Break Out In Iran As Trump Considers Regime Change
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Jan 9, 2026 Eskandar Sadeghi-Boroujerdi, a lecturer specializing in Iranian politics, provides insight into the intense protests erupting in Iran against the government, highlighting the economic chaos fueled by sanctions and corruption. He discusses the regime's character, noting a shift towards authoritarian neoliberalism. Eskandar also examines the potential fallout from regime change, from elite reshuffling to possible civil unrest, while weighing the implications of U.S. foreign policy strategies and their historical connections to Venezuela.
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Economic Grievances Spark Broader Political Uprising
- Iran's current protests began over economic hardship in bazaars and quickly politicised into nationwide anti-regime actions.
- Eskandar Sadeghi-Boroujerdi links inflation, corruption and sanctions to rising inequality fueling cross-class unrest.
The Regime Is Theocratic Yet Authoritarian Neoliberal
- The Islamic Republic mixes theocratic authority with filtered republican institutions rather than full democracy.
- Economically it evolved from early redistribution promises into an authoritarian neoliberal, crony-capitalist system.
Protests Are Diverse And Future Outcomes Unclear
- Protest demands vary across cities, including anti-regime, pro-monarchy and calls for freedom, reflecting cross-class participation.
- Eskandar warns it's unclear what a successful outcome would produce and multiple futures remain possible.