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Iran On the Edge

Regime Fragmentation, Civil Unrest, and the Looming Risk of Regional Instability

Haibatullah Alizai
Jun 27, 2025
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Basij Exercise in Tehran, 2014, Commons

The Islamic Republic of Iran is entering a dangerous and possibly irreversible phase of collapse. After decades of authoritarian rule, regional interference, and internal repression, the regime is now facing simultaneous military, political, and economic breakdowns. The effects are not just domestic—they are reshap…

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