Iran is seeing an increase in protests regarding water shortages and underlying economic weakness. Ahwaz started protesting against their economic condition (Minority Arabs- 2% of the Iran population) because they sit on some of the most resource rich acreage in the world. 
Protests have increased in Khuzestan, Lorestan, and Tehran following rampant water shortages. Instead of sending water, the regime sent military equipment & personnel that have used live fire on protestors to disperse rallies.
The IRGC claims that arms have been smuggled through the region into the country providing a reason to increase their presence. They aren't wrong as the locals look to defend themselves against a corrupt regime and demanding change for their weakening economy.
Protests and riots are already occurring in Sistan as anger mounts against the IRGC and Regime following rampant inflation and devolving economic growth. While Israel strikes (again) in Syria against the IRGC Qud Force and Syrian army in Aleppo airport & at Al-Safira SSRC
The pressure is mounting on the regime to provide some support and the lack of water, food, fuel, growing inflation, and weak economy is going to drive them to eventually make a deal with the US/EU to lift sanctions and provide needed relief... but it will be too little too late.
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