Iran is Next. Here's Why.

Iran faces a severe crisis in 2026, potentially leading to regime collapse. Decades of predictions about the Islamic Republic's fall have been consistently wrong, but this time, a confluence of factors makes the situation different. Crippling effects of the June 2025 war with Israel, a worsening water crisis, and the dismantling of its international proxy network have left Iran vulnerable. An economic crisis, marked by the rapid devaluation of the Iranian Riyal and soaring inflation, has sparked nationwide protests, distinct from past uprisings due to their unifying cause of economic concerns. Israel is renewing attacks against Hezbollah and Hamas, and the US may be considering further aggressive foreign policy actions. Despite internal panic and potential plans for the Ayatollah to flee, the regime's resilience shouldn't be underestimated, though external pressures are mounting.