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Iran on the Edge: Protests, Power Struggles and the Risk of Foreign Intervention
Iran is entering a critical phase as nationwide protests continue for a second week, overwhelming security forces and pushing hospitals into crisis mode. The government has responded with harsh repression, internet shutdowns, and mass arrests, while international pressure on Tehran is growing. The United States and its allies are avoiding direct military intervention but are increasing political, informational, and economic pressure on the regime. With no unified opposition leadership inside the country, Iran now faces three possible paths: violent suppression, slow internal collapse, or escalation into a wider regional crisis.
