Iran Edges Closer to a Revolution That Would Reshape the World
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Key Points:
- Widespread protests in Iran, involving hundreds of thousands of people across multiple cities, are challenging the regime of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- The demonstrations, ongoing for over two weeks, have persisted despite government threats and a harsh crackdown.
- Regional and global leaders are closely monitoring the situation, aware that a potential overthrow of the Islamic Republic would have significant geopolitical and energy market implications.
- US President Donald Trump, encouraged by recent events like the capture of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro, has threatened military strikes against Iran, signaling a renewed US focus on regime change.
