“Iran’s president says gasoline price hike inevitable, warns of social risks,” Iran International, 10-23-25.

“Iran security chief likens Trump to Hitler as Tehran mood darkens,” Iran International, 10-23-25.

Mismanagement.  Lack of desire to be a normal country.  “Analysis: Iran faces ‘a permanent state of crisis’ as time wanes and sanction pressure grows,” AP, 10-23-25.