Iranian opposition warns armed uprising could erupt amid executions and economic crisis

Anti-regime figures contacted the outlet through a VPN and a translator, saying Iran is nearing a tipping point after months of public executions, economic collapse and a five-month war. They assert that resistance networks have stockpiled makeshift arms and are covertly acquiring firearms to distribute to demonstrators, though they did not name the suppliers. The sources highlighted the presence of IRGC-hired mercenaries from Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan, as well as the regime’s practice of arming teenagers to patrol neighborhoods.

A recent protest in Isfahan over the hanging of Abolfazl Sepahi Badjani and Amir Hossein Safari Hosseinabadi underscores growing dissent amid hyperinflation and utility shortages. While the timing of a full-scale uprising remains uncertain, the activists warn that continued repression could ignite widespread violence. They also noted uncertainty about future U.S. strikes, citing a recent pause announced by Donald Trump as peace talks appeared to progress.