Survival as strategy: Iran’s institutions, IRGC ensure continuity. Asymmetric defense globalizes costs. Persistence prevails.
Browsing: Survival
I escaped Gaza, now safe in Italy—but carry the shame of being safe while family remains.
Hezbollah’s war triggers displacement, outrage, government ban. Shia support tested. Survival uncertain.
Hezbollah’s gambit: existential war, Shiite base holds, Amal rift exaggerated. US wise to stay out.
Houthis stay out: local priorities, devastated economy, fear of decapitation outweigh loyalty to Iran.
Houthis prioritize survival over loyalty, fearing costly retaliation and Saudi-backed offensive if Iran implodes.
Iran’s military-bonyad complex ensures continuity beyond Khamenei, exporting costs and converting endurance into leverage.
Hezbollah attacks Israel to slow US campaign, exploit anti-war sentiment, and ensure Iranian regime survival.
Iran’s protests are more frequent and widespread than ever; the regime may win this battle, but it is losing the war with its people.
Trump and Iran are playing a game of chicken; neither wants war, but each believes the other will blink.