For decades, discussions about regime change in Iran have resurfaced whenever tensions escalate in the Middle East. Iran is often analysed through the lens of Iraq in 2003, Libya in 2011, or even Syria after 2011. In reality, the Islamic Republic represents a fundamentally different type of state, politically, geographically, and strategically. Iran’s political system has been shaped by revolution, war, sanctions, and isolation. History, geography, and political structure all suggest the same answer: Iran is far harder to topple than many assume.

Source: Daily News Egypt March 17, 2026 17:12 UTC