Why This Time Is Different for Iran
Project Syndicate • 1/9/2026 – 1/14/2026
Summary
Iran's rulers face a dilemma amid mass protests. A harsh crackdown could jeopardize the entente established with the population after last year's 12-day war with Israel and the United States, while allowing the protests to escalate could lead to foreign intervention.
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