According to reports, the economic crisis is expected to deepen this year, with little hope for positive change. The worsening economic situation is predicted to be a major contributing factor to potential social unrest, with 80% of the population already living on the brink of poverty. Last year, Iran faced multiple challenges, including an average inflation rate of over 40%, the suspension of negotiations to revive the nuclear deal, months of nationwide protests, a sharp decline in the value of the rial, and mounting tensions with Europe. These factors compounded to exacerbate the existing economic crisis in the country.