Amid intensifying anti-government protests and a rapidly deteriorating economy, reports claim Iran is turning to foreign allies to suppress unrest at home. An exclusive report alleges Iran-backed Iraqi Shi’ite militias are recruiting and deploying fighters into Iran under the guise of religious pilgrims to help security forces quell protests. The development comes as the Iranian rial hits record lows, violence escalates on the streets, and external pressure mounts with renewed threats from Donald Trump and signals from Israel of potential military action.