IRAN CRISIS UPDATE, DECEMBER 24
The Iranian Supreme Court upheld the death sentence of 22-year-old protester Mohammad Ghobadlou after rejecting his appeal.
Protest activity increased only marginally for the planned demonstrations, likely in part due to inclement weather conditions. At least seven protests occurred in six cities across six provinces.
Vice President for Women and Family Affairs Ensieh Khazali commemorated Women’s Week in Iran.
Some Iranian economic and political actors have acknowledged the economic consequences of the regime’s internet disruptions.
https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/iran-crisis-update-december-24
IRAN CRISIS UPDATE, DECEMBER 26
Protest coordinators and organizations are encouraging citizens to demonstrate more regularly and spontaneously rather than awaiting planned protests. These protest coordinators and organizations are likely trying to reverse a natural consequence of the growing cohesion within the movement.
Protest coordinators and organizations are continuing their efforts to cause a fiscal crisis for the regime and disrupt the transportation sector. Mounting economic issues could drive further protest activity in turn, creating a self-reinforcing cycle.
The regime is further shuffling the authorities responsible for internal security in Sistan and Baluchistan Province, likely to improve efforts to stabilize the province.
The Khuzestan Neighborhood Youth posted a tweet claiming that the regime escalated against Izeh, Khuzestan Province residents.
At least five protests occurred in three cities across three provinces on December 25, and at least seven protests occurred in six cities across five provinces on December 26.
Elon Musk tweeted that almost 100 Starlink devices are currently operating in Iran.
https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/iran-crisis-update-december-26