The Iranian Regime is Badly Wounded. Will It Be Enough?
Simon Whistler • March 18, 2026
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Airstrikes shattered Iran’s defenses and shook its regime—but without ground forces, collapse isn’t guaranteed. As hardliners rise and repression intensifies, the outcome could reshape the Middle East forever.