Iran's 30,000 Dead: The Apex of Gen Z's Global Revolt Against Economic Collapse

The 2026 Iranian Protests mark the deadliest authoritarian crackdown in the Islamic Republic's history, with death toll estimates ranging from 6,000 to over 30,000. This event crystallizes a global trend where Gen Z mobilizes against economic freefall, corruption, and systemic inequality, challenging state legitimacy across Iran, the US, and emerging markets simultaneously.