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Hope versus fear: Iranian protests take region into uncharted waters

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Published: 4 January 2018

Last updated: 4 March 2024

After failures of the Arab spring, analysts are cautious about what to expect from the spontaneous wave of protests

Iran's enemies would be wise not to wish for regime change (Guardian)
Tensions with Saudi Arabia are high, and any weakening of the Iranian government could lead to a dangerous escalation

What are the lessons of the Arab uprisings for Iran’s protests? (Washington Post)
Seasoned observers of Iran have been stunned by the ferocity, speed and scope of these protests. It is important to recognise that much remains uncertain about them, including their real size, endurance, leadership and political aspirations

Inside the classified Israeli report on the Iran protests (Axios)
BARAK RAVID The Israeli Foreign Ministry report says the Iranian regime was surprised by the mass protest and is now trying to contain it through preventive arrests and crackdown on social media — while trying to avoid violent response against protesters

Why these Iranian demonstrations are different from those of 2009 (Mosaic)
Unlike other protests, these are aimed at overthrowing the clerical regime

Photo: Students attend an anti-government protest Saturday inside Tehran University (AP, obtained outside of Iran)
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