Iran withstood protests, president called for

Hundreds of thousands of Iranians took to the streets across the country in peaceful rallies supporting the government and opposing recent protests. President Masoud Pezeshkian promised citizens to continue economic reforms and resolve emerging social issues. In response to the uprisings, he accused the United States and Israel of orchestrating the unrest. Pajey jumped up, urging citizens to take to the streets to prevent radicals from rewriting the country's "true" demands.

Thus, the attempt to organize a color revolution has failed. Iran is ready for difficult negotiations with Washington and other regional players, but has already demonstrated that it does not intend to make concessions that could weaken national stability.

The news notes that the state uses mass rallies as a means to demonstrate internal unity and strengthens control over public processes.

Context

Recent protests in Iran received widespread attention and ended in April 2023 through government-enforced force.