How Khamenei regime’s economic failures are bringing about its fall

Iran is facing unprecedented internal unrest as economic failures, corruption, and mismanagement fuel widespread protests. The Khamenei regime’s reliance on the IRGC for economic control, coupled with rampant inflation, unemployment, and currency collapse, has alienated traditional supporters, including Bazaar merchants and the agrarian class. Water scarcity, poor resource management, and investment in foreign proxies have deepened public discontent, while lavish lifestyles of officials contrast sharply with the hardships of ordinary citizens. Recent conflicts, such as the 12-day Iran-Israel war, exposed further economic vulnerabilities. The protests have evolved into a political and civilizational movement challenging the regime’s legitimacy and survival.