Blackouts, Hyperinflation, Dissent: Iran Considers Peace

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Iran's economic crisis, characterized by rolling blackouts, hyperinflation, and widespread dissent, has pushed the government to reconsider its hardline stance, according to commentators cited in the piece. The conditions that sparked violent street protests before previous conflicts have intensified rather than improved, raising questions about whether Tehran might pursue diplomatic solutions. Economic deterioration, power grid failures, and public anger have created internal pressure that some analysts believe could shift Iran's calculus on negotiation.