Analysis: Iran is on the brink, again. This time might be different

The last 20 days in Iran have been deadly, violent, and unbearable to witness. The authoritarian regime in Tehran has indiscriminately targeted peaceful protesters with guns and live ammunition, cut off internet access, and imprisoned thousands.

At least 3,428 civilian protesters have been killed and thousands injured, according to Iran Human Rights, an Oslo-based NGO that monitors violence inside Iran. The death toll could be much higher.

The demonstrations were first sparked by bazaaris...