Green Movement

The "Green Movement," though not explicitly named in the articles, is referenced through the mention of Mir Hossein Mousavi, a former Prime Minister under house arrest since the 2009 Green Movement protests. Recent protests in Iran, beginning in late December 2025, are primarily fueled by mounting economic pressure and desperation amidst an ongoing economic crisis. These protests, centered in commercial hubs like Tehran's Grand Bazaar, have become flashpoints for frustration. They are newsworthy due to the severity of the government's response, including reported killings, and the increasingly vocal calls for regime change from both reformist figures like Mousavi and hardliners advocating for the execution of former leaders. The fragmented opposition includes figures living abroad, such as Reza Pahlavi. The protests' significance lies in their potential to destabilize the Islamic Republic and the stark divisions they reveal within the Iranian political establishment.