Ali Emad, adviser to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on clerical affairs, stated that the Iranian population no longer responds to religious authority as it once did. He emphasized that managing Iranian society cannot rely solely on control and restrictions, including internet filtering. These remarks suggest a growing disconnect between the clerical establishment and the public. Market pricing indicates that Emad’s statement may increase support for scenarios where President Pezeshkian departs before the end of the year. The probability of his departure by December 31 has recently decreased according to market data.
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