Thread by @criticalthreats

Protest activity and strikes in #Iran increased significantly on December 5, in line with the calls from protest coordinators and organizations for countrywide demonstrations until December 7. Read CTP and @TheStudyofWar’s daily Iran Update here:

criticalthreats.org/analysis/iran-…

At least 29 protests took place in 18 cities across 16 provinces on December 5. #IranProtests2022

Social media users reported significant countrywide strikes in 73 cities across 27 provinces, although this number is almost certainly higher.

Iranian media and officials published conflicting messages on whether the regime will abolish the morality patrol.

The Mashhad and Karaj neighborhood youth groups called on protesters to identify and mark businesses and shops not participating in the countrywide strikes.