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Iran Leader’s Hostility: ‘Ideological, Not Tactical,’ Says Ex-Prisoner
A former Iranian political prisoner and scholar argues that the regime's hostility towards the U.S. is ideological, not tactical. Kian Tajbakhsh believes the leadership transition will bring continuity in both external antagonism and internal repression. He also discusses the limited influence of external powers on Iran's internal politics and what might be needed to foster change.