Iran is caught between the threat of war and a deepening crisis of political legitimacy, shaped by decades of authoritarian rule, economic hardship and popular resistance.

From the Woman, Life, Freedom uprising to workers’ strikes and student protests, Iranians have repeatedly taken to the streets to challenge the Islamic Republic. How have these struggles developed, and what are the prospects for renewed revolt amid the threat of imperialist intervention and regional war?

Hear from activists from Iran about the realities of organising under repression, the forces driving popular discontent and the challenges facing those fighting for freedom and social change.