On December 9, workers from the South Pars Gas Complex held a large demonstration in Asaluyeh after 18 weeks of continuous protests. Despite government forces blocking major routes, over 5,000 workers and their families gathered in a significant show of unity, marching toward the governor's office. This protest is noted as one of the largest ever recorded in the oil industry.

The Asaluyeh demonstration isn't isolated; the day prior, telecom retirees coordinated protests across multiple cities, including Tehran, Sanandaj, Tabriz, and more, voicing their opposition to the oppressive actions of Khamenei’s affiliates. Protests against government oppression, looting, and soaring prices of essential goods have erupted nationwide.

These public outcries occur amid significant economic, social, and political failures of Khamenei's regime, which is facing a budget crisis. In response, the government has intensified its exploitation of citizens through tax hikes and increased fuel prices. Khamenei is escalating repression, including executions, yet as people's suffering escalates and protests intensify, alarm bells are ringing even within the regime’s own administrative circles.