Dr. Frank Umbach says that the worsening economic and energy crisis has recently led to renewed protests in Iran. New political alliances are forming, putting further pressure on the already shaky regime.
The US sanctions on the Iranian oil and energy sector are further exacerbating the situation, fueling the unrest. Frank Umbach observes a worsening domestic political situation, which has recently led to louder calls for the return of Iran's crown prince, who is living in exile.
Dr. Frank Umbach on the protests in Iran on n-tv Dr. Frank Umbach on the protests in Iran on n-tv
Dr. Frank Umbach spoke about the renewed protests in Iran in an interview with n-tv on January 2. He said that the economic crisis was intensifying, putting pressure on the Iranian leadership.
Dr. Frank Umbach on n-tv
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You can watch the entire interview with Dr. Frank Umbach here.
Dr. Frank Umbach is Head of Research at the European Cluster for Climate, Energy, and Resource Security (EUCERS) at the Center for Advanced Security, Strategic and Integration Studies (CASSIS).