Behind Iran regime's brutal crackdown, rulers are playing for survival
- Posted on January 16, 2026
- By Le Monde
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Behind Iran regime's brutal crackdown, rulers are playing for survival
After easing pressure on the population since last summer, Iran's rulers have unleashed a fierce crackdown in response to an unprecedented protest movement. Isolated by the weakening of its regional 'axis of resistance,' the regime appears to have turned to brute force as a survival strategy.
