Iran's Clerical Leaders Brace for Inevitable Uprising
In the waning days of November 2025, the Iranian regime’s leadership is confronting a chilling specter that hovers ominously over the nation. The clerical hierarchy, once buoyed by the illusion of unwavering power, finds itself ensnared in a narrative dominated by the ever-increasing fear of an uprising, a fear articulated not by hushed whispers but by the public admissions of its own officials.
The Gasoline Shock: Catalyst for Unrest
At the heart of the looming turmoil is an economic policy gone awry—an unyielding cycle of gasoline price hikes. As laid bare by economist Hossein Raghfar, the state’s misguided attempts to buoy its budget have instead catalyzed a climate ripe for rebellion, with societal tensions boiling over in response to surging inflation. National Council of Resistance of Iran - NCRI
Confessions from the Inner Sanctum
Further exacerbating the climate of fear, Brig. Gen. Rasul Sanaei-Rad has stepped forth from the shadows, candidly acknowledging the regime’s vulnerabilities like never before. His stark revelations about external and internal threats serve as an ominous omen, underscoring a chilling prophecy of a “modern, multi-layered hybrid war” waged not in dystopian imagination but on Iran’s very soil.
Friday Prayer Pulpits Echo Anxiety
The message of impending strife is propagated from the pulpit, as clerics draw stark parallels between historical conflicts and the present-day threats posed by internal adversaries. Their sermons amount to a call to arms, an emboldening of their base in the face of perceived existential threats.
Youthful Defiance: The Spark of Larger Flames
The defiant resilience of Iran’s youth, exemplified by clashes such as the one in Qir o Karzin, lays bare the regime’s declining grip on power. These skirmishes, though localized, carry transformative potential—a portent of a broader insurrection that could upend the regime’s dominance.
A Conclusive Convergence of Fear
Across the breadth of these admissions and incidents, a disconcerting convergence emerges. The regime’s rhetoric on “trained cells” and “AI-assisted hybrid war” underscores a defense strategy not against spontaneous protests but an anticipated organized threat. The mullahs’ dictatorship knows its repressive tactics may falter against a coordinated uprising, an uprising potentially underpinned by structured, strategic resistance, and steeled by legitimate grievances.
The Iranian regime stands at the precipice of history’s judgment—a potent reminder of the power of unity among those oppressed. As the days unfold, the eyes of the world remain watchful, discerning the trajectory of a nation teetering on the brink.
