Iranians protest in front of Karaj prison as more executions loom
Al JazeeraJUL 2023
The Spin
Anti-Iran narrative
Growing fears that the protests will transform into a broader push for freedom have resulted in the Iranian regime resorting to a violent crackdown. By linking civilians to terrorist entities, Iranian hardliners have so far evaded responsibility for the brutal killings, but there is no denying protests could topple the deeply entrenched clerical regime if the force and organization behind them continue.
Pro-Iran narrative
The protesters are a grave threat to national security as they are backed by foreign forces illegitimately interfering with Iran's politics. Iran's Supreme Leader is right to term them rioters and thugs. The Iranian justice system must hold demonstrators accountable in order to protect the country's stability.
Metaculus Prediction
There's a 50% chance that Iran will cease to be an Islamic Republic by June 2037, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
