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IRAN CRISIS UPDATE, DECEMBER 22

Social media accounts have reported that Iranian security forces have begun violently killing and mass arresting citizens in Izeh, Khuzestan Province since December 21.
One of Iran’s most senior military officers discussed how the regime can adapt to control its domestic information space.
At least three protests occurred in three cities across two provinces.
The Tehran and Mashhad neighborhood youth groups announced their alignment and solidarity with a group called the Seventh of Aban Front.
Protest coordinators and organizations called for protests and strikes throughout Tehran on December 24.
Intelligence and Security Minister Esmail Khatib appointed a new Director General of Intelligence for West Azerbaijan Province.
The Wall Street Journal reported that anti-regime actors have smuggled roughly 200 Starlink devices into Iranian territory.

https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/iran-crisis-update-december-22

IRAN CRISIS UPDATE, DECEMBER 23

The Iranian regime is in a mounting confrontation with citizens in Izeh, Khuzestan Province. The ongoing situation in Izeh underscores the credibility crisis that the regime faces.
Unidentified individuals detonated explosives at a Basij base in Ghahdrijan, Esfahan Province, marking a possible inflection in protester tactics.
Vice News published a video indicating dissent among the state security services.
The recent behavior of the regime demonstrates that it will likely keep the mandatory hijab law but look for new, and perhaps more effective, ways to enforce it rather than using the morality patrol.
At least four protests occurred in four cities across three provinces. Citizens frustrated by the regime’s suppression of Sunnis played a prominent role in the protests
Protest activity may increase on December 24 to commemorate 100 consecutive days of demonstrations.

https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/iran-crisis-update-december-23