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"Iranians understood that this war is not going to topple the regime, but at the same time, it’s going to make their lives much worse economically."
— Omid Memarian , Academic
"the deployment of checkpoints as a decision approved by the National Security Council."
— Ali Zeinivand , Politician
"Many economic enterprises are not necessarily digital companies, but they depend vitally on modern communication tools for trade processes."
— Hamidreza Ahmadi , Executive
"If the European Union believes Tehran's nuclear program must be ended, then the participation and role of the European Union and its member states, plus the UK, in any future negotiation would be irrelevant and therefore meaningless."
— Abbas Araghchi , Politician
"Negotiations on ending Iran's nuclear program should restart as soon as possible. Cooperation with the IAEA must resume. The EU is ready to facilitate this."
— Kaja Kallas , Politician
"Iran must cooperate fully without further delay."
— Tammy Bruce , Politician
Key People
Abbas Araghchi is the Foreign Minister of Iran.
Ahmad Reza Radan is the Chief of the State Security Forces in Iran.
Ali Khamenei was the Supreme Leader of Iran until his death.
Ali Zeinivand is the spokesman for Iran's Interior Ministry.
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Cécile Kohler is a French national who was detained in Iran for over three years.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
A member of Iran’s E-Commerce Association warning about the impact of internet shutdowns on livelihoods.
Jacques Paris is a French citizen who was detained in Iran.
Kaja Kallas is the High Representative of the European Union, advocating for European cooperation and support in geopolitical matters.
Masoud Pezeshkian is the President of Iran.
Iran analyst at independent US-based think tank Dawn.
Saeed Montazer al-Mahdi is the spokesman for the Iranian police.
US deputy UN envoy who commented on the US abstention.
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Amid a fragile truce and economic strain, Iranians are anxious about potential government repression and the future of their country.
In response to economic challenges post-war, Iran has intensified arrests and executions to prevent domestic unrest.
Post-war, Iran has intensified crackdowns on minority groups and foreign nationals to reassert control and suppress dissent.
Iranians are concerned about increased government pressure following the recent war and crackdown on protesters, with fears of economic decline and intensified repression.
Iranian authorities have intensified internal security measures, including street-level enforcement, mass arrests, and prolonged internet restrictions, reflecting mounting concern over potential unrest following the war and crackdown on protests.
In the aftermath of the recent war and amid deepening economic collapse, Iran’s clerical dictatorship has launched a sweeping campaign of repression designed to prevent a new wave of protests from emerging.
Iranians are concerned that the end of the war may lead to increased government pressure, with fears of intensified repression and economic hardships following the conflict and crackdown on protests.
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