Why the Clock May Be Ticking on Iran
A faltering economy, loss of regional allies and conflicts with Israel and the US have left its leaders more vulnerable than ever.
Photo Illustration: Yuka Aramaki
Iran’s government is in crisis. Weeks of demonstrations spurred by crushing inflation resulted in the killings of thousands of Iranians by security forces. Western sanctions have long hobbled its economy. And US President Donald Trump cited the regime’s bloody crackdown as another justification, on top of Iran’s nuclear program, for possibly attacking the country again.
In the Bloomberg Originals weekly documentary, Why Iran’s Leaders Face a Dangerous Moment, we explain how the country’s faltering economy, conflicts with Israel and the US and loss of regional allies have left it more vulnerable than ever. Add in the historic explosion of public anger and the horrific violence the government unleased, and the scene may be set for major change in Tehran. In other capitals all over the Middle East, that’s a worrisome prospect.