Trump's bombs weakened Iran’s regime. Its own people can take it down
As the war with Iran approaches its seventh month, the Trump administration should resist a dangerous conclusion: Because the Islamic Republic has survived, it must therefore be stronger than many believed.
TL;DR
- Iran's survival does not indicate strength; the regime is severely weakened.
- Evidence of weakness includes an economy under pressure, social unrest, internal tensions, and organized resistance.
- Annual inflation reached 66% in July, with food prices 128% higher than the previous year.
- The rial is depreciating, and sanctions, war damage, and trade disruptions are pressuring households.