Trump created a rift in Iran threatening disaster - opinion
An article analyzes the opinion of Iranian media that US economic pressure under Trump is deepening the internal crisis in Iran. Iranian newspapers warn of growing social tension due to declining living standards, alienation of youth, and the authorities' inability to engage in dialogue with society, which could lead to new protests.
An article, based on an analysis of Iranian media, examines the consequences of US President Donald Trump's economic campaign against Iran. According to Al Jazeera, the main target of pressure will be China due to its ties with Tehran, as well as Iraq and Turkey. The Iranian newspaper Etemad warns that increased pressure could trigger social protests in the second half of the year due to worsening living standards: spending on basic necessities exceeds income, and in some cases salaries only cover the first ten days of the month. The cause of discontent is not only the economy but also the feeling that the authorities do not listen to citizens. The admission of the governor of Khorasan about the authorities' reluctance to admit mistakes is seen as an indicator of this gap. The newspaper Jomhouri Eslami notes that the roots of the crisis lie in the internal mistakes of the authorities, not just external pressure. Audio recordings have leaked indicating the authorities' preparation for a new wave of protests: discussions about rising gasoline prices, increased surveillance, and internet control. The article is a compilation of opinions from Iranian publications, not original reportage analysis.