Bazaaris lead Iran protests in Shiraz, Tabriz, Tehran
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The bazaaris' economic grievances, rooted in historical patterns of foreign exploitation, illustrate how current political instability is driven by a deep-seated cultural memory of external pressures.
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- Government's standing plummets to an all-time low
- Shiraz, Tabriz, and Tehran see mass protests
- Bazaaris are leading the dem
Why it matters: The regime loses legitimacy as its approval hits an all‑time low, and bazaaris risk their livelihoods; the protests show widespread economic discontent across major cities.
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