Iran government not at risk of collapse: US intel

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by Ryan Mancini
March 13, 2026
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U.S. intelligence assesses that the Iranian government is not at risk of collapse.

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U.S. intelligence agencies have indicated that the Iranian government is not at risk of collapse amid offensive actions by the U.S. and Israel, Reuters reported Thursday. A source told Reuters that a "multitude" of intelligence reports consistently analyze that the regime is not in danger of collapse. The reports state that the Iranian government retains "control of" its operations. The article does not specify what data or systems were affected, why this company or event matters beyond the stated intelligence assessment, or documented consequences.

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