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Unlike typical protests that flare out quickly, this strike demonstrates notable coordination—drivers are leveraging social media to organize and share updates. Given that truck drivers are vital for Iran’s supply chain, their stoppage threatens disruptions across daily life, with increased shortages in fuel and food.
This unrest is notable for crossing social and political lines, involving a class usually reluctant to become embroiled in protests. Analysts argue that if other sectors—such as workers or students—begin to join, the regime's stability could be threatened. The Iranian government remains on edge, employing arrests and threats while attempting to contain the movement.