{"id":345232,"date":"2026-05-20T20:06:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T19:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=345232"},"modified":"2026-05-20T20:09:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T19:09:30","slug":"editorial-the-street-the-front-the-iranian-regime-fears-more-than-the-sky","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/editorial\/editorial-the-street-the-front-the-iranian-regime-fears-more-than-the-sky\/","title":{"rendered":"Editorial | The Street: The Front the Iranian Regime Fears More Than the Sky"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Iran’s nationwide uprising\u2014 January 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Four-minute read<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Since the recent war involving the United States, Israel, and the clerical regime in Iran, one scene has been repeated almost every night: the regime has been bringing its own limited social base into the streets. Nightly rallies, motorbike and car convoys, flag-waving ceremonies, religious chanting, war slogans, food distribution, the mobilization of teenagers and families tied to state institutions, and even public weapons training<\/a> on state television have all become part of this orchestrated spectacle.<\/p>\n

At first glance, the regime wants the world to believe that \u201cthe people\u201d stand behind it. But the political reality is the opposite. These gatherings are not primarily a sign of strength; they are evidence of the regime\u2019s deep fear of the Iranian people and of the possibility that the street may once again return to the hands of a rebellious society.<\/p>\n

The regime knows that in Iran, the street is not merely a public space. It is the decisive political battlefield. The uprisings of December 2017, November 2019, 2022, 2025, and other waves of protest showed that when the Iranian people enter the streets, the foundations of the ruling system begin to shake. That is why, after the war, the regime has tried to occupy the streets at night with members of Basij, their families and others dependent on the regime, thereby preventing the formation of real protest centers.<\/p>\n

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"The regime finds itself trapped between the prospect of renewed foreign #IranWar\u200c<\/a> and the danger of a people\u2019s armed uprising. As a result, Tehran is increasingly resorting to wartime posturing," @MansoreGolestan<\/a> writes.https:\/\/t.co\/y4QCukZXPw<\/a><\/p>\n

— NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) May 20, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n