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Spotlight | Iran
Western intelligence scrambling to assess stability of Iranian regime

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In response to recent demonstrations by opponents, the Iranian regime organised a pro-government rally in Tehran on Monday, 12 January 2026.
In response to recent demonstrations by opponents, the Iranian regime organised a pro-government rally in Tehran on Monday, 12 January 2026. © Iranian Leader's Press Office/UPI/MaxPPP

Amidst news of protests, counter-protests, and possible defections emerging from the Islamic Republic, intelligence services are struggling to get an accurate assessment of the current state of the regime. Acts of foreign informational warfare are further complicating their task.

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