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Why Iran Is Far from Collapse
(Ynet News) Dr. Raz Zimmt - It is difficult to form definitive assessments in the midst of war. What is clear at this stage is that there is no indication the Iranian regime is nearing a breaking point or is prepared to make any concessions. On the contrary, it now seems to be seeking to exploit the war as a strategic opportunity to reshape the regional order. Iran aims to establish regional arrangements based on recognition of its status and its capacity for harm. There is no evidence of a loss of control by the security forces. Arrests and executions of civilians accused of espionage or collaboration with the regime's enemies have continued and even intensified. The recent increase in launches from Iran indicates it is capable of continuing missile fire - at least at the current scale - for several more weeks. Iran has identified the potential of the energy issue through its control of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on regional energy infrastructure. From Tehran's perspective, this is a strategic card that allows it to prolong the war until it secures guarantees that serve its interests. The writer is director of the Iran and the Shiite Axis Program at the Institute for National Security Studies.