How Iran’s Middle Class Got Wiped Out | AB Explained

As the U.S. weighs military options in Iran, the country’s latest protests are mostly covered by Western media as a fight for freedom against an oppressive regime — but what if the real cause runs much deeper? In this episode, ASIAN BOSS breaks down how the slow death of Iran’s middle class pushed the country to a breaking point. Livestream guest submission: https://forms.gle/4AJo154Ho6fX5dDM7 We’re experimenting with a new livestream format to hear directly from people with real, lived experience across Asia. The goal is to strengthen our fact-checking and gather perspectives that can help inform and shape future episodes. If you have meaningful first-hand insight into everyday life in Iran, we’d love to hear from you. 00:00 - Intro 04:28 - Chapter 1: The Bazaaris and the 1979 Revolution 12:17 - Chapter 2: When the System Turned on the Bazaaris 23:11 - Chapter 3: The Day Money Stopped Making Sense Follow us on social media: TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@asianbossmedia Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/asianbossmedia Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/asianboss X ► https://x.com/asianbossmedia