Chaos signals Iran struggling to function as war turns into fight for survival

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by Patrick Wintour, diplomatic editorMarch 3, 2026 at 08:32 PM
Chaos signals Iran struggling to function as war turns into fight for survival

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Amidst escalating conflict, Iran faces significant internal turmoil. US airstrikes have caused substantial casualties and targeted key government buildings in Tehran and Qom, including the Assembly of Experts, the body responsible for selecting a new supreme leader after the assassination of Ali Khamenei. The attacks have disrupted government functions and fueled a power struggle over the future direction of the country. Israel appears to have air superiority over Tehran, further destabilizing the situation. The chaos raises questions about the survival of the Iranian government and the evolving objectives of the US military intervention.

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iran 100% airstrikes 90% war 80% leadership 70% supreme leader 70% political chaos 60% power struggle 60% us 50% security lapse 40%

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