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Published: January 23, 2026
Video Description
Sanctions can cripple an economy—but in Iran, they may be reshaping the state itself. As inflation explodes, oil exports collapse, and basic goods become unaffordable, nationwide protests challenge decades of Islamic rule. This video breaks down the real reasons behind the 2025–26 Iranian protests, the role of U.S. sanctions, the Revolutionary Guard, black-market economics, and why global powers are watching closely. Is Iran approaching a breaking point, or will the regime survive once again?
Research: Mubtasim Oyon http://facebook.com/mubtasimmahabub.oyon.9
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Sources:
1. https://www.theintelligencer.com/news/world/article/a-timeline-of-how-the-protests-in-iran-unfolded-21285455.php
2. https://www.timesofisrael.com/why-the-massive-iran-protests-havent-toppled-its-clerical-establishment/
3. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/1/16/why-is-irans-economy-failing-prompting-deadly-protests
4. https://www.brookings.edu/articles/is-iran-on-the-brink-of-change/
5. https://time.com/7345555/iran-protests-deaths-us-trump-israel/
Timestamp
0:00 Intro Why Sanctions Can Shake a Nation
2:12 Iran’s Economic Collapse & Rising Protests
6:05 From Uprising to Suppression: IRGC & State Power
10:14 The US Factor: Sanctions, Deals, and Consequences
14:18 What Happens Next? Iran’s Future & Global Impact