Sara Bazoobandi

Naghmeh Sohrabi, a modern Middle East historian, delves into Iran's historical context, connecting past revolutions to today's upheaval. Azadeh Kian shares first-hand experiences from the 1979 revolution, analyzing its impact on social changes, while Sara Bazoobandi discusses economic grievances driving the recent protests, highlighting merchant strikes and daily hardships. Siavash Ardalan comments on the reemergence of Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi as a symbol of hope among protesters, reflecting on nostalgia for a pre-revolutionary era and the unique challenges facing today's movement.