Welcome to The Times of Israel’s Lazar Focus. Each Friday, join host deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan and diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman for a deep dive into what’s behind the news that spins the globe.
Starting December 28, Iran’s cities and towns filled with protesters, but its political elite continues to show cohesion and confidence. Additionally, there have been no signs that security personnel are defecting or refusing orders.
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This week, Berman — looking back at previous protests and how they were squelched — projects forward as to how the current unrest may play out for the Islamic Republic’s oppressive regime.
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We speak about the unpopularity of the 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and the sense that Iran’s youth taking to the streets are increasingly feel they have nothing to lose.
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