Afghanistan, Jan. 3 -- Iran is facing four possible scenarios as nationwide unrest widens, according to analysis by experts monitoring the country's political and social situation.
Protests in Iran have entered their second week, spreading to more than 70 cities as security forces intensify crackdowns amid rising domestic anger and growing international attention.
Human rights organizations say at least seven people have been killed so far, while authorities have expanded arrests and targeted detentions to prevent nationwide coordination of demonstrations.
According to the US-based outlet Al-Monitor, Tehran's response mirrors a familiar pattern seen in previous unrest: initial attempts to contain protests through dispersal and selective ...