Closure of Gold Shops in Tehran and Zanjan in Protest Against 9% Value Added Tax
Gold shops in Tehran and Zanjan have closed in protest against a 9% value-added tax on gold, prompting discussions between gold industry leaders and government…
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Why it matters: Dual targeting of young male protesters and women over dress codes demonstrates the regime's use of capital punishment and detention as tools to suppress both political dissent and gender-based resistance. Pattern suggests sustained policy, not isolated incidents.
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