In the scarred border mountains of Iran, hopes of an uprising fade

AI Briefing

• – Iran's economic crisis and government crackdown on dissent have led to a decline in protests in the war-torn border region.
• – Ghoran Said's shop, which sells knock-off US military gear, is a testament to the region's economy.
• – As the situation continues to deteriorate, hopes for an uprising amidst the scarred border mountains appear to be fading.