New protests have erupted in Iran, primarily concentrated on university campuses in cities like Tehran, Mashhad, and Isfahan, marking the beginning of the new semester. Students are clashing with pro-regime Basij militias, with chants against the leadership and in support of the Shah echoing through the universities. The regime is attempting to suppress these demonstrations by expelling students accused of disciplinary violations and closing educational institutions near the presidential palace. Meanwhile, a sense of uncertainty prevails among the general population, with some, like unemployed engineer Ahmad, fearing a potential US-led international coalition attack following failed negotiations. Iranian officials warn of a severe response to any aggression, while simultaneously expressing a desire to continue negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program, with differing accounts from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghtschi and US negotiator Steve Witkoff on the specifics of the US demands.