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There are theories that internal strife, combined with external pressure from the U.S. and Israel’s recent targeted killings of Iranian military figures, has left Iran more vulnerable than it appears. Although Iran’s leadership is ostensibly resilient, the accumulation of internal threats and external assaults has pushed the regime into a state of heightened alert and secrecy.
Preparing for the Unknown Future
The threat of regime collapse looms as U.S. and Western officials plan contingencies to secure Iran’s nuclear stockpiles should the government fall. Experts warn that a sudden upheaval could lead to uncontrolled proliferation or weapon theft, akin to Libya’s post-Gaddafi chaos but with far graver consequences.