Iran 'ready to explode' with more protests against regime-induced crises, experts say

Article 08 06 21–Iranians have taken to the streets out of extreme frustration with how the regime in Tehran is exacerbating or neglecting the nationwide difficulties.

"Iranian people have lived too long with serious problems and are ready to explode," according to Tehran-born Peymaneh Shafi, who lives in California. "They are not willing to tolerate these problems that are not getting solved."

The problems stem from a corrupt and autocratic government, Shafi said. "The main problem is the oppressive regime," she said. "The mullahs have created this environment where ordinary life is not possible. People are not putting up with it."

The protests include rallying cries denouncing the regime, according to the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI). Protesters have chanted, "Down with Khameni!" and, "Down with the Islamic Republic!" In some instances, the rally-goers were shot, arrested, or attacked with tear gas; but the marches continue.

"These protests indicate that Iran's society no longer tolerates poverty, discrimination, unemployment, hunger, deception, corruption, and other crises created by the mullahs' regime," the group wrote on its website.