- Iran’s supreme leader has stayed out of public view since Feb. 28 and publicly urged officials to avoid statements that damage social cohesion as unrest simmers.
- The economy is in deep pain — the rial has plunged, inflation is soaring (above 80%), food prices have jumped and long gas lines plus limited gasoline reserves are fueling frustration.
- The U.S. is ratcheting up sanctions and a naval blockade to choke Iran’s revenue and imports, a pressure campaign that’s tightening the squeeze but also risks stretching military resources.
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