Iran’s regime is facing mounting internal pressure as an escalating economic crisis, collapsing oil exports and severe shortages of water, electricity and medicine threaten to further destabilize the Islamic Republic.

An analysis published by Walla describes the Iranian regime as a “wounded animal,” arguing that Tehran’s increasingly aggressive military posture masks deep concern among the country’s leadership over the possibility of widespread domestic unrest.

Iran’s economic situation has deteriorated dramatically amid the ongoing war and U.S. pressure. According to the report, Kharg Island, which previously handled roughly 90% of Iran’s oil exports, has been effectively paralyzed, pushing Iranian oil exports to what the report describes as “technical zero.”

The loss of export capacity has reportedly forced Tehran to shut down production at some inland oil fields because of a lack of storage space. Such shutdowns could create long-term problems for Iran’s aging oil infrastructure and require significant investment to reverse.

At the same time, the report claims Iran’s foreign currency reserves have been largely depleted and inflation has soared to approximately 300%, devastating the purchasing power of ordinary Iranians and making it increasingly difficult for the regime to maintain liquidity and regularly pay salaries.

The crisis extends far beyond the economy.

In Mashhad, officials have warned of a severe drought, with water levels in reservoirs reportedly falling below 3% as parts of Iran endure temperatures approaching 50 degrees Celsius. Planned electricity blackouts have also become increasingly common across Iranian cities.

Iranian officials have additionally acknowledged serious shortages of critical medicines, with the country struggling to obtain raw materials amid a shortage of foreign currency and disruptions to supply routes.

The mounting problems come as President Donald Trump has increasingly highlighted Iran’s economic weakness and the impact of the U.S. blockade, which has placed additional pressure on Tehran while the regime continues confronting Washington militarily.

The analysis argues that Tehran now faces a dangerous dilemma: escalating its confrontation with the United States risks worsening an already devastating economic crisis, while backing down could further weaken the regime’s standing at home.

With oil revenue drying up, inflation spiraling, basic infrastructure under growing strain and ordinary Iranians facing worsening shortages, fears inside Tehran of a renewed popular uprising may increasingly shape the regime’s decisions in the weeks ahead.

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