EXPERT: Israel Wants FAILED STATE In Iran

Quick Overview

The assassination of Ayatollah Khomeini was celebrated by many Iranians in the West, such as in New York City, who sent messages to Donald Trump, while protests inside Iran, like those in Besat Town, were brutally suppressed, leading to a situation where the Islamic Republic's leadership is arguably more entrenched, but facing significant internal and external pressures, including the possibility of an Israeli-backed coup or a war, which might ultimately lead to the regime's collapse, a scenario some fear could result in mass executions.

Key Points: Iranians in Western cities like London, Paris, and Vancouver celebrated the assassination of Ayatollah Khomeini, sending messages of thanks to Donald Trump. Protests inside Iran, such as those seen in Besat Town, faced brutal repression from the regime. Ayatollah Khamenei's successor, Ebrahim Raisi, was born in Mashhad and was educated among the clerical establishment, becoming a disciple of Khomeini and later holding high-ranking positions within the judiciary and Supreme National Security Council. Raisi's legacy is twofold: promoting Iranian independence against Western imperialism and engaging in proxy wars via groups like Hezbollah and Hamas, while domestically overseeing increased repression and executions. The potential scenario of a successful Israeli/US-backed regime change is viewed as unlikely by some experts, who suggest the Islamic Republic is deeply entrenched due to its security apparatus and support base. The assassination of Qasem Soleimani and the subsequent regional conflict escalation, combined with domestic unrest, puts the regime under considerable stress. The speaker suggests that the regime might survive by capitulating to external demands (like a deal similar to JCPOA) or by aggressively crushing internal dissent, but acknowledges the deep-seated opposition from a significant portion of the population.

Context: The video discusses the political climate in Iran following the death of Ayatollah Khomeini and analyzes the legacy and actions of his successor, Ebrahim Raisi, including the reaction to Khomeini's assassination in the Iranian diaspora and the ongoing internal struggles and external pressures facing the Islamic Republic. The discussion features an interview segment with an expert, Eksandar Sadeghi, who provides context on Raisi's background and the current dynamics within Iran.