The Threshold of Fear: Why 2026 Marks the End of the Islamic Republic

The Iranian diaspora has become a unified and potent "external wing" of the revolution. In 2026, the millions of Iranians living abroad are no longer just sending money; they are lobbying world governments to recognize the protesters' legitimacy and to isolate the regime’s diplomats. This synergy between the "inside" and "outside" has created a pincer movement that the leadership in Tehran is finding impossible to escape.