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Three-minute read<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Amid rising regional tensions, Iran\u2019s clerical regime is grappling with a deepening internal crisis, characterized by growing anxiety, infighting, and efforts by officials to address low morale among its ranks. While leaders attempt to project a fa\u00e7ade of bellicosity, recent statements reveal a regime struggling to maintain its narrative, as fears grow that a regional conflict could trigger widespread unrest in a society that has consistently seized every opportunity<\/a> to overthrow the clerical dictatorship.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The ongoing crisis has been reflected in statements made by Iran’s senior clerics, who have been vocal in their attempts to address concerns and shore up support among the regime\u2019s base. In a Friday sermon on October 18 in Birjand, Mohammad Mokhtari<\/a> sought to counter a wave of defeatism. He lamented, “It is truly heartbreaking that recently we lost prominent figures like Dr. Ismail Haniyeh and Sayyed Hassan [Nasrallah], who were martyred under tragic circumstances.” He acknowledged the grief these incidents have caused but attempted to pivot to a more positive note, adding, “Amidst these sorrowful events, there are also inspiring and proud moments. So, there is no reason for despair.”<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n “Some people, misguided by Western propaganda, still ask, \u2018What do Israel and Palestine have to do with us? Why are we involved in Yemen, Syria, or Iraq? Why don’t we focus on our own country instead?\u2019” His remarks underscore the widespread skepticism within the regime’s own ranks, where questions are being raised about the costs of Tehran\u2019s regional interventions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n More Signs of #Iran<\/a>\u2019s Regional Strategy Collapse Emerge as #Lebanon<\/a> Pushes Backhttps:\/\/t.co\/FpMuRXmaN8<\/a><\/p>\n — NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) October 19, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n