Iran’s crisis is no longer ‘unrest’ – it’s a struggle for power

Ayatollah Khamenei

Iran is no longer facing ordinary protests. What has unfolded in recent months points to a far deeper reality: The Islamic Republic has entered a decisive phase of political crisis, one that cannot be reduced to “sporadic demonstrations” or “social unrest.” The ruling regime is confronting something far more dangerous – a society increasingly ready to challenge the regime’s very survival.

In this context, President Donald Trump recently stated that “regime change” could...