Why hasn’t the Iranian regime collapsed?
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Nine days into conflict, the Iranian regime remains intact, challenging initial assessments of its stability.
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Nine days into the ongoing conflict, the Iranian regime remains intact and maintains a degree of control over the country. This challenges initial assessments or expectations regarding its stability during wartime. The continued resilience of the regime suggests its internal mechanisms for control and governance have withstood immediate pressures. This situation has implications for regional stability and the trajectory of the conflict.
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