Inside Tehran: Iranians describe IRGC's brutal rule, poverty — ask Trump to 'stay the course'
Iranians interviewed by Fox News described heightened repression by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and worsening economic conditions. President Donald Trump reiterated a firm stance toward Iran, warning of strong U.S. action if a deal is not reached after recent military incidents. The accounts were collected anonymously amid a fragile ceasefire and ongoing diplomatic negotiations.
- ▪Three young Iranians reported increased IRGC and Basij presence on streets, checkpoints, and stricter hijab enforcement.
- ▪They described severe poverty, mass layoffs, long bakery lines, and a sense that the future is disappearing for young people.
- ▪President Trump said U.S. forces are ready to act and threatened to hit Iran hard if it does not accept a U.S.-backed deal.
- ▪The threat followed a U.S. Apache helicopter being downed near the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran allegedly retaliated against with regional attacks.
- ▪The interviews were conducted via written messages due to security concerns and internet restrictions, with identities concealed.
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War With Iran Inside Tehran: Iranians describe IRGC's brutal rule, poverty — ask Trump to 'stay the course' One source said Basij members who once hid their affiliation now display it openly under the crackdown By Efrat Lachter Fox News Published June 11, 2026 2:09pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Iranian regime’s ‘hardline rhetoric’ under fire as US deal nears President Donald Trump takes a firm stance on Iran's economic downturn and ongoing nuclear negotiations, emphasizing that U.S. forces are ready if diplomacy fails. John Roberts and Sandra Smith report on the White House cabinet meeting, where Trump discussed Iran's high inflation and lack of sanctions relief. Dr.
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