Trump's DECAPITATION STRATEGY complicated by Iran regime's 'deep bench,' 'repressive capacities'
February 28, 2026
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as posted by the channelAli Vaez, Iran Project director for the International Crisis Group, talks with Rachel Maddow about the capabilities of the Iranian regime Donald Trump is attempting to unseat. A very long view, being "deeply benched" and a vastly resourced ability to repress Iranian revolutionaries will challenge Trump's efforts.
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