A weakened regime, fragmented protests: Iran at a critical juncture - analysis
A weakened regime and deep economic anger have created an opening, but scattered protests now face a decisive moment
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran, Iran January 3, 2026.(photo credit: Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS)ByYONAH JEREMY BOBUpdated: