Key insights
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Iranian judiciary framed protests as enemy-backed insecurity: Chief Justice Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei said there would be no leniency for people who create insecurity or support riots and said they are operating in line with enemies of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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Iranian military leadership warned of preemptive action and heightened readiness: Major-General Amir Hatami said Iran would “cut off the hand of any aggressor”, threatened preemptive military action over rhetoric targeting Iran, and said armed forces readiness is greater than before the war.
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Soufan Center linked protests to economic conditions and repression: The Soufan Center said more than a week of protests reflects worsening economic conditions and longstanding anger at government repression and regime policies that have led to Iran’s global isolation.
Takeaways
Nationwide protests continued into a second week as Iranian leaders issued warnings, foreign leaders voiced support or threats, and the government introduced a small monthly subsidy for basic food costs.
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