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The entity 'Iran' and the 'Iranian regime' are intrinsically linked as the regime represents the governing authority and political structure of the nation of Iran, as evidenced by discussions regarding its domestic policies [1], [2], [3], and its role in international relations [4], [5], [6], [7].
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Iran at a Crossroads: Legitimacy, External Pressure and Regional ... ciris.info 2 facts
claimThe Iranian regime is increasingly substituting legitimacy with coercion as public consent erodes, leading external actors to respond with securitization and risk governance rather than traditional diplomatic bargaining.
claimExternal tools such as sanctions, security designations, and risk advisories pressure the Iranian regime from the outside while simultaneously shaping how the regime interprets the crisis domestically, often reinforcing a securitized, siege-style political environment.
Policy Steps to Prevent a Nuclear Iran | The Washington Institute washingtoninstitute.org 1 fact
perspectiveThe 'photo op' diplomacy scenario is considered unlikely because it would require both Israel's acquiescence and Iran's abandonment of the anti-Americanism central to the Iranian regime's ideology.
United States and Iran on the Brink: What's at Stake? - CSIS csis.org 1 fact
claimDr. Vali Nasr claims that President Donald Trump was disinterested in negotiations with Iran until domestic protests occurred in Iran, at which point Trump viewed the protesters as a means to topple the Iranian regime.
A “Good Deal” with Iran? Requirements for Preventing a Future ... washingtoninstitute.org 1 fact
perspectiveA "good deal" with Iran should be defined by its ability to permanently remove the Iranian regime's capacity to transition rapidly from civilian nuclear activities to a military nuclear capability, rather than by diplomatic optics or short-term de-escalation.