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Thousands of people in Iran have been protesting as a dire economic crisis takes a heavy toll on their daily livelihood.<\/p>\n
From a sharp fall in the currency\u2019s value to a steep rise in inflation, Iran\u2019s economy has reached what many describe as a breaking point.<\/p>\n
This time, the government has adopted a different approach as protests continue, calling for a dialogue mechanism.<\/p>\n
But as the country reels from longstanding sanctions, what does the leadership have to offer?<\/p>\n
And what would the consequences be if the protests escalate?<\/p>\n
Presenter:<\/strong> James Bays<\/p>\n Guests:<\/strong><\/p>\n Ali Akbar Dareini \u2013 Researcher at the Center for Strategic Studies<\/p>\n Marzie Khalilian \u2013 Political analyst and academic researcher<\/p>\n Stephen Zunes \u2013 Professor of politics and founding chair of Middle Eastern studies at the University of San Francisco<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Published On 1 Jan 2026<\/span>1 Jan 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n