Peloni: As if against the tide of gravity, logic, or rationale, this regime which has been dedicated towards the destruction of the West, and actively infiltrates Western society towards this end, has been reinforced, funded, and protected by the leadership of the Western nations over the past forty years, bringing us to a climax today, in which the fate of this hostile regime in Tehran stands beyond any hope of survival but for the latest effort of the West to secure the Mullahs in place once again. So, with its defenses stripped bare, and its proxies brought to the point of being crippled, the survival of the current regime in Iran will be decided by the very powers whose complicity or negligence brought it dominate the region. The only question is whether the West will persist in preserving this existential threat, even as it is clear that it is only a matter of choice that they do so.
By Fariba Parsa | Real Clear Wire | May 09, 2025
Flag of Iran in the Nishapur Railway Station square (Photo by Sonia Sevilla – Own work, CC0)
The Islamic Republic of Iran is facing unprecedented pressure from both within and outside its borders. Internally, economic collapse, widespread political disillusionment, and mass rejection of religious authoritarianism have profoundly weakened the regime’s legitimacy. Externally, Iran’s regional influence is diminishing as its proxies suffer military defeats and diplomatic isolation. Although the precise timing is uncertain, the convergence of these pressures makes regime change in Iran increasingly likely. For Western policymakers, this is not the time for short-term crisis management—it is the time to prepare for a democratic transition.
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