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The analogy is drawn that Iran is different from Iraq or Libya—it has substantial institutions, an educated middle class, and a history of internal uprisings. He cites opposition groups like the MEK (Mujahedin-e Khalq), which exists in exile and could potentially step into a power vacuum if the regime collapses.
However, a note of caution is voiced: The IRGC would resist fiercely, and the transition could lead to chaos or worse, depending on who gains power. The risks of instability are high, but so is the potential for a democratic alternative.