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world1 day ago•5 min saved

Survival Over Surrender: Iran’s Regime and the Pressure Play

An opinion piece arguing that Iran’s leadership prefers to endure U.S. pressure rather than capitulate, since concessions could threaten regime survival; it cites Saddam Hussein’s 1991 choices to illustrate that sustaining pressure can outlast political rivals, with sanctions harming civilians while elites adapt, making it unlikely either Tehran or Washington will move first and suggesting force alone rarely yields swift political change in the Persian Gulf.

via War on the Rocks|

#geopolitics #iran #middleeast

world4 days ago•4 min saved

Iran's universities ignite a third day of protests amid US tensions and Geneva talks

Thousands of Iranian students across universities, including Sharif University, hold a third day of anti-government protests with slogans like 'death to the dictator' amid a crackdown by security forces; the demonstrations unfold as tensions with the US escalate and Geneva hosts another round of nuclear talks, with domestic dissent and Kurdish parties forming a coalition against the regime.

via The Guardian|

#geneva-talks #iran #protests

world29 days ago•5 min saved

Iran Protests Move Toward Transition, Youth Rally Behind Pahlavi

Iran’s latest protests diverge from 2022’s hijab protests, driven more by economic hardship and a masculine crowd, with younger Iranians increasingly backing Reza Pahlavi and some chanting for the former shah. The crackdown has left at least 30,000 dead and has raised questions about the regime’s survival and the shape of any future transition, whether toward a republic or a monarchy led by a transitional figure.

via The Guardian|

#iran #monarchy #protests

world1 month ago•4 min saved

Leaked video shows Venezuela's regime scrambling to shape narrative after US raid

A nearly two-hour leaked meeting reveals Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez and cabinet members rushing to control the narrative after a US-led operation captured Maduro. Rodríguez and others discuss threats, unity, and three aims—preserve peace, rescue hostages, and safeguard political power—while influencers are urged to defend the regime online. Analysts say the clip highlights how the regime seeks to manage perception, maintain power, and balance rhetoric with concessions, with cabinet reshuffles and new social-media moves following the leak as it faces pressure for a democratic opening or another authoritarian path.

via The Guardian|

#leakedvideo #propaganda #regime

world1 month ago•6 min saved

Iran at a Crossroads: Could a Post-Khamenei Era Trigger Reform?

The piece argues Iran’s regime is at a turning point amid protests and violent repression, but real change hinges on the fate of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Because he controls the regime through the Office of the Supreme Leader and the IRGC, a drastic internal reform is unlikely while he stays in power; however, once he departs, there could be a rare opening for a gradual liberalization and policy realignment, inspired by past transitions in other countries, though a hardline pullback remains a credible risk.

via vox.com|

#ali-khamenei #iran #irgc

world1 month ago•316 min saved

Iran at a crossroads: protests, diplomacy, and the regime's survival

Iran confronts its most serious domestic challenge since 1979 as nationwide demonstrations persist, the crackdown leaves thousands dead and the regime’s social contract with the people deeply damaged. While hard-line authorities press repression, episode-ready diplomacy—with hints of de-escalation and talks involving the United States—has emerged, though any deal would require Tehran to concede on missiles and its regional proxies. Analysts say the regime’s leverage has waned after recent strikes damaged its nuclear program and its networks; change is more likely to come from within security structures than through reform, and opposition groups abroad remain fractured. Fragmentation risk looms as Iran weighs its future amid protests, internal power dynamics, and cautious diplomacy, with outcomes likely to shape the country’s trajectory beyond the immediate crisis.

via CNN|

#diplomacy #iran #protests

world1 month ago•6 min saved

Iran Braces for Change as Protests Intensify and Regime Clamps Down

Protests across Iran have broadened from economic grievances to anti-regime demands, with security forces cracking down, mass arrests, and internet blackouts as sanctions bite; amid international scrutiny, the US weighs options and Trump publicly signals support, though analysts say the regime’s coercive apparatus remains largely intact for now.

via CNN|

#foreign-policy #iran #protests

world1 month ago•1 min saved

Survivor of Maduro's Repressive Regime

The article details the arrest and torture of Venezuelan pro-democracy activist Nelson Merino under Nicolás Maduro's regime, highlighting the regime's brutality and the recent political upheaval following Maduro's departure from power, which was celebrated by many Venezuelans worldwide.

via The Free Press|

#exile #maduro #regime

world2 months ago•1 min saved

Assad Allies Plan to Reclaim Syria

Former Syrian regime leaders, including top spymasters and generals, who fled after Assad's regime collapsed, are secretly plotting to undermine the new government and potentially retake control, with some supporting armed insurgencies and lobbying efforts in Washington. Their true threat level remains uncertain amid internal disagreements and ongoing instability in Syria.

via The New York Times|

#assad #exile #insurgency

world8 months ago•4 min saved

Iranians divided over regime's future amid calls for change

Young Iranians are divided over the recent Israeli strikes on Iran, with some supporting the attacks as a means to challenge the regime and others fearing escalation and further suffering, reflecting complex sentiments amid ongoing tensions and internal dissent.

via BBC|

#conflict #dissent #iran

world8 months ago•1 min saved

Iran’s Regime Under Pressure Amid Rising Tensions and Internal Struggles

Iran's regime faces internal and external pressures amid ongoing conflict with Israel, with some signs of public dissent and military setbacks, but it remains resilient and may rally around nationalism, making its collapse uncertain.

via The Economist|

#collapse #conflict #iran

world9 months ago•1 min saved

Islamic State Claims First Attacks on Syrian Government Forces Post-Assad

The Islamic State group claimed its first attack on Syria's new government forces since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, involving an explosive device that killed one person and injured three soldiers in Sweida, marking a rare attack on the current Syrian regime after years of territorial defeat and ongoing insurgent activity in the country.

via France 24|

#attack #islamic-state #military

world-news2 years ago•3 min saved

"Iran's Election Turnout and Boycott Calls Amid Economic Concerns"

Iran's parliamentary election saw a low turnout of just 27%, prompting officials to extend polling hours in an effort to boost participation. Many reformist candidates were disqualified, leading to concerns about the legitimacy of the election. The hardliners are expected to tighten their grip on the parliament, and there are doubts about the accuracy of the turnout results. Additionally, the regime's announcement of the sentencing of a Grammy winner to prison on election day has further alienated many voters.

via The Guardian|

#election #iran #opposition

politics2 years ago•0 min saved

The Resilience of Putin and Autocrats: Unveiling Russia's Unknowns

The recent mutiny in Russia has exposed cracks in President Vladimir Putin's regime, leading some in the West to believe that his days in power may be numbered. However, history has shown that autocrats tend to have remarkable staying power and are rarely replaced by democratic governments.

via The Wall Street Journal|

#autocrats #democratic-government #politics

international2 years ago•5 min saved

Iranian Regime's Chemical Attacks on Students Continue Despite Protests.

The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) has tracked 328 chemical attacks in schools across Iran, with most reports including the number of victims, ranging from a dozen to almost 100 in some cases. Critics argue that such attacks could not happen without Tehran’s acknowledgment or approval. The attacks are believed to be designed to punish and scare the Iranian people for the widespread protests that erupted in September 2022 after the murder of Mahsa Amini. The regime has sentenced several individuals to death, with three people sentenced to death in January on charges of "waging war on God." Despite acknowledging that the regime has carried out an extreme and "brutal" crackdown on the protests, the Biden administration remains committed to pursuing the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) – also known as the Iran nuclear deal.

via Fox News|

#crackdown #international #iran