Will the Iranian Regime Fall by the End of 2026?

The Blogs: Dismantling the Islamic Republic Requires More Than Force — It Requires a Plan

A comprehensive, externally- and internally-driven strategy is needed to dismantle the Islamic Republic, as regime collapse requires both pressure to erode its legitimacy and a coherent internal opposition with a viable path, though Iran’s hard-core power structure remains intact, its internal opposition is fragmented and under-armed, and ensuring post-dismantlement stability is crucial for regional security and the global economy.

War powers senate iran

The article reports on developments in the U.S. Senate’s handling of war powers related to Iran, detailing ongoing congressional actions, debates over authorization and oversight, and the potential implications for U.S. military and diplomatic policy toward Iran.

The beginning of the end for Tehran

The article argues that Iran faces internal weakness from corruption, sanctions, inflation, and emigration, risking regime exhaustion, while escalating external tensions with Israel and the U.S.; it advocates strong U.S. support for Iranian dissidents and a pressure strategy to help bring about a free Iran that would reduce regional instability.

Two years after Raisi’s crash: Iran has no sanctuary

Iran has not found sanctuary two years after Raisi’s crash, amid ongoing regional and international dynamics around a potential deal with the United States, with discussions framed as requiring no nuclear weapons for Iran and prompting statements from U.S. officials and allies about security implications.

Cost of living crisis looms as Iran energy shock threatens UK inflation rebound | The Independent

UK inflation is easing due to lower energy bills, but an “Iran energy price shock” and rising fuel costs threaten a renewed inflation rebound, with Ofgem’s upcoming energy-cap adjustments and increased oil prices likely to push energy and petrol costs higher later this year.

Pezeshkian insists Iran will not surrender as Donald Trump says nuclear talks progress | The Jerusalem Post

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran will not surrender as it engages in diplomatic dialogue with the US, replying to Donald Trump’s claim of progress and pause on planned attacks following Tehran’s peace proposal.

‘United against Iran’: A phrase Israelis no longer believe - Israel & Jewish News - Bytes Europe

A January poll shows Israelis now fear their internal socioeconomic and political problems more than Iran—the external threat used to unify the country—prompting critics to call “United against Iran” a surface-level ritual, while civic initiatives like Derech Eretz aim to strengthen unity from the bottom up through local neighborhood councils.

Trump’s tough-talk foreign policy is hitting a wall with Iran as it grips Strait of Hormuz - ABC News

Trump’s aggressive stance toward Iran has failed to force concessions, as Tehran remains unmoved on its nuclear and missile programs and proxies, while Iran continues to control the Strait of Hormuz, complicating U.S. energy concerns and making near-term deals uncertain despite Trump’s threats and pullbacks.

'Global Food Crisis’ Is Incoming, Warns Lawmaker as Strait of Hormuz Remains Choked

The article warns of an impending global food crisis due to Iran’s continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, urging urgent international pressure to reopen the strait and resume shipments of fertilizer, fuel, and oil, as analysts warn of worsening food insecurity and elevated prices if the blockage persists.