Tehran is openly defying Washington with “fingers on the trigger” deterrence messaging and retaliatory threats that increasingly implicate Israel. Simultaneously, it is escalating repression—executions, forced-confession narratives, and sustained internet disruption—to crush protests at any cost.

The Iranian regime will not hesitate to apply maximum coercive power to suppress the protest

Iran’s “Internal Debate” Is a Strategic Illusion Aimed at Preserving the Regime’s Revolutionary Trajectory

Diplomacy, solidarity, and strategic restraint: Iran’s survival hinges on averting escalation and safeguarding its regime.