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Story summary
- Protests in Iran push back against economic hardship and echo the Arab Spring.
- Iran's regime is entrenched and security forces remain loyal, unlike Tunisia and Egypt.
- The Arab Spring's legacy shows toppled dictators do not guarantee democratic transitions.
- Tunisia was a success story but has reverted to authoritarian rule under President Kais Saied.
- Israel watches Iran's unrest and must prepare for volatility, applying lessons from past uprisings.
