‘Less cynicism than great conviction’: Former Iranian prisoner recounts his experience with the IRGC
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‘Less cynicism than great conviction’: Former Iranian prisoner recounts his experience with the IRGC

20 March, 2026.Iran.1 sources

Key Takeaways

  • Uprising in Iran unlikely now but still possible, says Kian Tajbakhsh.
  • Regime change depends on balance between fear and anger.
  • Kian Tajbakhsh is a professor and human rights advocate.

Key figure and claim

Professor and human rights advocate Kian Tajbakhsh says that a popular uprising in Iran is unlikely at the moment, but remains possible.

Professor and human rights advocate Kian Tajbakhsh says that a popular uprising in Iran is unlikely at the moment, but remains possible

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"Regime change in Iran will depend on the balance between fear and anger," he says.

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Uprising viability assessment

Professor and human rights advocate Kian Tajbakhsh says that a popular uprising in Iran is unlikely at the moment, but remains possible.

"Regime change in Iran will depend on the balance between fear and anger," he says.

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Regime-change dynamics

Professor and human rights advocate Kian Tajbakhsh says that a popular uprising in Iran is unlikely at the moment, but remains possible.

Professor and human rights advocate Kian Tajbakhsh says that a popular uprising in Iran is unlikely at the moment, but remains possible

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"Regime change in Iran will depend on the balance between fear and anger," he says.

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