Iran: An Uprising Besieged From Within and Without - A Crimethinc Essay

Protests have been raging across Iran since December 28, 2025. This is the 5th wave of mass protests in Iran since 2017.In this episode, Ayman reads an extensive essay (a compilation of 3 essays) published by Crimethinc on the protests movement, providing much needed historical, political, social, and economic context.The 3 essays are titled:Report on the Current Wave of Protests in IranContributed by an anarchist based inside IranIran Protests Amid a Siege by Internal and External Enemies: A Report on the Recent Mass UprisingContributed by Roja, an independent, leftist, feminist collective based in Paris.The View from SyriaExcerpted from a statement from anarchist internationalists on the ground in northern Syria.Link to the Full Essay-- -- --Thank you for listening to this episode on our Patreon. If you're already a paid member, thank you so much for your continued support. If you're an unpaid member, please consider becoming a Patron (as little at $5/month) to help support our work.