Iran's Protests Spread Beyond Price Hikes, Targeting Islamic Regime's 44-Year Rule
Iran's main opposition groups are emerging as protests against the government evolve into a broader challenge to its religious rulers, who have governed Iran since the 1979 revolution. Details of these groups were not provided in the snippet.
Protests in Iran sparked by soaring prices have turned into a broader challenge to its religious rulers, who have governed since the 1979 revolution. The protests involve various opposition groups, including the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), the People's Mojahedin of Iran (PMOI), and the Iranian Resistance Movement (IRM). These groups are pushing for democratic reforms and human rights in Iran. The authorities have responded to the protests with force, resulting in numerous arrests and injuries.