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- The MEK, an opposition group based outside Iran, with support within the diaspora and inside Iran
"There is almost a shadow government—a real alternative—but as long as the regime propagates the fear of the Shah’s return, it prevents a unified uprising."
The speaker argues that regime fears about losing power could ignite more nationwide protests. Historical examples, like the swift collapse of the Shah’s internal security forces, serve as a reminder that entrenched regimes can be destabilized if the populace unites against them.