On this Special Report, the focus is on the intensifying unrest in Iran, where at least 36 people have lost their lives. An Unidentified speaker for India Today highlights the deepening economic crisis, exacerbated by US sanctions and President Donald Trump’s ‘hardened position’. The regime faces a ‘Catch-22’ situation: engaging civilians or cracking down, which could trigger US intervention. The report draws parallels to the ‘regime change playbook’ seen in Venezuela and notes the toppling of a Qasem Soleimani statue. With violence reported in Sistan and Balochistan, the programme explores the geopolitical implications, including the potential roles of China and Russia.
