Cyprus Times

Iran Protests Escalate: Will the Regime Survive?

Published January 9, 2026, 14:07
Iran Protests Escalate: Will the Regime Survive?

Protests in Iran continue for the 12th day, escalating into widespread popular unrest bordering on an uprising. The main causes are dire economic conditions, rising prices, and the authoritarian restriction of human rights. International relations expert Charalambos Chrysostomou points out that the regime's response to the uprising will determine its future. A critical question is the potential involvement of the United States, with Donald Trump threatening intervention if the violent suppression continues. Violent suppression may allow the regime to remain in power, but the inability to control security forces and the deteriorating economic situation threaten its stability.