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Former Diplomat: Iran Regime Change Unlikely Amid Tensions

7/16/2025

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Despite rising tensions with Israel, former U.S. diplomat Alan Eyre believes regime change in Iran remains improbable. He warns that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) could strengthen its grip on power as political dynamics shift. Eyre casts doubt on U.S. diplomatic initiatives, highlighting the diminishing influence of Iran's reformists and the regime's increasing militarization.

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Despite rising tensions with Israel, former U.S. diplomat Alan Eyre believes regime change in Iran remains improbable. He warns that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) could strengthen its grip on power as political dynamics shift. Eyre casts doubt on U.S. diplomatic initiatives, highlighting the diminishing influence of Iran's reformists and the regime's increasing militarization.