Following a 12-day military campaign by Israel and the US targeting its nuclear facilities, Iran has suspended cooperation with the IAEA, barring inspectors from its nuclear sites. This action, while escalating tensions, underscores a deeper crisis within the Islamic Republic. Three significant defeats—a popular uprising, setbacks in Syria, and the recent military strikes—have severely weakened the regime's ideological control, regional influence, and military deterrence. The resulting internal dissent and international isolation signal a potential collapse, paving the way for a potentially transformative shift in the Middle East.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.