How many problems does Iran now have? Iran isn’t dealing with a single, countable number of “problems” — it’s facing multiple overlapping crises across politics, the economy, regional security, and internal stability. Based on the most recent reporting, analysts consistently point to four major categories of challenges, each containing several serious issues. 🇮🇷 The Major Problem Areas Iran Faces Today 1. Domestic Unrest and Political Legitimacy Large‑scale protests erupted in late 2025 and continued into 2026. Tens of thousands were arrested, and unrest remains unresolved beneath the surface. The government imposed widespread shutdowns across 21 of 31 provinces during the peak of protests. The underlying grievances — economic hardship, political repression, and social restrictions — remain unaddressed. 2. Severe Economic Strain Iran’s economy is weakened by sanctions, inflation, unemployment, and reduced oil revenue. Analysts say Iran must make “tough compromises” to gain sanctions relief or risk further upheaval. The UN reimposed sanctions in 2025, worsening the economic outlook. 3. Regional and Military Pressures Iran’s regional influence has declined after the elimination of several leaders of Iran‑backed armed groups. The U.S. and Israel have conducted strikes on Iran’s nuclear program, and Iran has retaliated with missile attacks. Iranian officials warn that any U.S. attack would trigger a regional war. 4. Post‑War Vulnerability and Strategic Overreach After a punishing conflict with Israel and regional losses, Iran’s leadership feels both weakened and emboldened to take new risks. Its earlier trajectory of rising regional power reversed sharply in 2024–2025. 🧭 So how many problems? If you’re looking for a number: at least four major categories, each containing multiple serious issues. But the reality is that these crises are interconnected — political, economic, and military pressures feed into one another.