Iran was battered by Israel and US, but its regime is intact as Iranians rally around flag, says Vali Nasr
Jun 25, 2025•36 min•Ep. 216
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Israel’s conflict with Iran has wiped out dozens of top military leaders and scientists and inflicted major damage on critical facilities, yet the regime has survived.
The Iranian people have not risen up; to the contrary, they have rallied around the flag amid a surge in anti-Western sentiment. However, the regime will need to embark on serious reforms to keep the people on its side, says Iranian American academic Vali Nasr
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