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Turning to Iran, a significant wave of unrest is unfolding as a nationwide trucker strike enters its sixth day. Originally sparked by grievances over freight rates and poor working conditions, the strike has swiftly expanded to over 100 cities, signaling broader discontent with the country’s economic policies.
Iranian authorities have responded aggressively, arresting dozens of striking drivers and deploying security forces to key transportation hubs. This crackdown has drawn criticism from human rights organizations and is seen as an attempt to suppress burgeoning protests. The strike underscores the economic despair felt by ordinary Iranians, exacerbated by soaring inflation, currency collapse, and fuel shortages.