As Iran becomes more isolated, are its leaders on their way to becoming a “zombie regime”?
That’s the view of Holly Dagres, Iranian-American analyst for the Washington Institute and author of the Iranist newsletter.
Speaking to Roland Oliphant and senior foreign correspondent Sophia Yan, she also explains why there haven’t been more protests in Iran and why the Islamic Republic will declare victory no matter how this war goes.
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Plus: could the UAE help solve the Strait of Hormuz stalemate?
The US is growing increasingly angry with its allies for refusing to help fully reopen the blocked waterway, which has led to soaring oil prices and dire economic warnings. From President Donald Trump threatening to pull out of Nato (a Telegraph exclusive) to Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth lambasting the UK, Washington’s ire is palpable.
Venetia Rainey runs through the latest updates from the Middle East, including Trump’s claim ahead of his big speech tonight that Iran has asked for a ceasefire, and a potentially game-changing report that the UAE is pushing for a coalition to help reopen the Strait by force.
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