Yet again, Iran is facing another wave of public anger. Thousands of Iranians have been protesting as a dire economic crisis takes a heavy toll on their daily livelihood.

From a sharp fall in the currency's value... to an unprecedented rise in inflation, Iran's economy has reached what many describe as a breaking point. This time, the government has adopted a different approach as protests continue, calling for a dialogue mechanism.

But as the country reels from long-standing sanctions, what does the leadership have to offer? And what would the consequences be if the protests escalate?

Presenter: James Bays

Guests:

Ali Akbar Dareini - Researcher at Center for Strategic Studies.

Marzie Khalilian - Political Analyst and Academic Researcher.

Stephen Zunes - Professor of Politics and Founding Chair of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of San Francisco.