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Christian Science Monitor - World

Iran's regime faces historic threat, but it's not lacking in confidence - The U.S. and Israeli leaders have made it clear they want regime change in Iran. But the Islamic Republic had prepared for this day, with a political succession plan and a battlefield strategy. The result so far is Iranian confidence, despite the existential threat of the war. By - Scott Peterson - / 6 min

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