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The second pathway hinges on the Iranian populace's internal dissatisfaction. The speaker notes that Iran is a diverse society, with only about 40% Persian by ethnicity; the rest comprises Baluchis, Azeris, Kurds, and other groups. This diversity could potentially facilitate disintegration if unified opposition and external support catalyze large-scale unrest.
Recent Signs of Dissatisfaction: The Truck Drivers’ Strike
A notable example illustrating internal unrest is the recent truck drivers’ strike across Iran, involving approximately 450,000 drivers in 155 cities over fuel shortages — despite Iran's status as the second-largest natural gas producer globally. The strike exposed the regime’s vulnerability and inability to suppress widespread dissent quickly.