Iran on edge

Weeks of street protests and outside pressure have driven Iran to the edge. On Sunday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sought to reassure the public that his government is keen on easing the nation's economic problems. Meanwhile, deadly clashes on the streets have been reported in recent days. How to assess the latest situation? What might be the impact of the Iranian situation on the region, the oil prices, and the geopolitical fragmentation?