Protests calling for regime change 'most existential threat to Islamic regime since 1979 revolution'

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Nationwide protests in Iran represent one of the most significant challenges to the Islamic Republic since the 1979 Revolution. For deeper insight, Carys Garland speaks with former Iranian activist Alireza Baradaran, who offers perspective on the unprecedented scale of the uprising and the political dynamics shaping the current movement. He reflects on the shifting nature of the protest base, the evolving opposition landscape, and the uncertain future of a deeply fractured society.