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Iran's Regime Weakens Amid Protests, Future Leadership Uncertain

2/25/2026

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Namazi Warns Regime

Siamak Namazi, the former Iranian hostage, told a Harvard forum the regime could collapse and a democratic transition remains doubtful.
The discussion, featuring human rights advocates, addressed Iran's violence and decline, noting 30,000 deaths during protests.
Hadi Ghaemi, a panelist, described the regime's actions as a systematic atrocity.
Morad Tahbaz, a panelist, criticized global inaction against Tehran.
Ghaemi suggested the regime's weakening could create opportunities for new leadership.

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Rosen Urges Diplomacy

Barry Rosen, a former Iranian hostage, says the Iranian regime will resist United States military action.
Rosen warns the regime could ignite regional conflict.
He notes Iran's military capabilities, including hypersonic missiles and drones, pose significant threats.
Rosen hopes for diplomatic solutions to reduce nuclear tensions.
He expresses disappointment over the lack of American support for the Iranian people's struggles against oppression.

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Namazi Warns Regime

Siamak Namazi, the former Iranian hostage, told a Harvard forum the regime could collapse and a democratic transition remains doubtful.
The discussion, featuring human rights advocates, addressed Iran's violence and decline, noting 30,000 deaths during protests.
Hadi Ghaemi, a panelist, described the regime's actions as a systematic atrocity.
Morad Tahbaz, a panelist, criticized global inaction against Tehran.
Ghaemi suggested the regime's weakening could create opportunities for new leadership.

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