Facing protests and new threats from Trump, is the Iranian regime on its last legs?
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Key Points:
- Iran is experiencing widespread protests fueled by economic hardship, political repression, and social grievances, with at least 20 deaths and around 1,000 arrests reported amid calls for the regime's downfall.
- The protests, initially sparked by bazaaris, have expanded to include university students and the "Women, Life and Freedom" movement, continuing unrest following the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini in morality police custody.
- External pressure is intensifying as former US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threaten military action if Iran advances its nuclear program or missile capabilities, despite doubts about the destruction of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.
- The Iranian regime maintains control through powerful security forces like the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Basij paramilitary units
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