How is the war playing out in Iran?

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In March 2026, following a joint US-Israeli offensive that assassinated Iran's top leadership, the country faces a power vacuum and an uncertain future. The remaining Iranian leadership is struggling to maintain control amidst concerns that the war could lead to chaos, especially after mass antigovernment demonstrations in January. With President Trump's stated desire for regime change, the complex structure of Iran's leadership, including parallel armies and multiple intelligence services, is being tested. The article explores whether Iran's leadership will survive or if the situation is spiraling out of control, featuring analysis from experts including a former Iranian deputy vice president and a former US ambassador. The discussion aims to understand how the war is unfolding within Iran.

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Key claims

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United States President Donald Trump has made clear his desire for regime change in Iran.

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Iran’s leadership is notably complex: It has parallel armies, multiple intelligence services and several command structures.

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US-Israeli assassination of Iran’s top leadership has left a power vacuum.

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There are concerns that after January’s mass antigovernment demonstrations, this war would lead to chaos.

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Iran stands at a crossroads.

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Full report

1 min read · 196 words

Inside StoryThe US-Israeli assassination of Iran’s top leadership has left a power vacuum in the country.Iran stands at a crossroads.With its top leadership assassinated early in the joint United States-Israeli offensive, the remaining layers of power have been trying to maintain control.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, a contender for Iran’s leadership amid war?list 2 of 3Trump’s endgame in Iran: Regime change without US ‘boots on the ground’list 3 of 3Dozens missing after US sinks Iranian military ship off Sri Lankaend of listThere are concerns that after January’s mass antigovernment demonstrations, this war would lead to chaos.United States President Donald Trump has made clear his desire for regime change in Iran, and many argue that what remains of the Iranian leadership is struggling for survival.But Iran’s leadership is notably complex: It has parallel armies, multiple intelligence services and several command structures.So, will it survive? Or is the situation spiralling out of control?Presenter: Mohammed JamjoomGuests:Sasan Karimi – Former deputy to Iran’s vice president for strategic affairsMaha Yahya – Director of the Malcolm H Kerr Carnegie Middle East CenterChristopher Hill – Former US diplomat and ambassador to IraqPublished On 4 Mar 2026

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