Dr Scott Burchill (Honorary Fellow in International Relations at Deakin University, former Senior Lecturer, and sharp-eyed global affairs analyst) returns for a raw, unflinching deep dive into Iran’s escalating crisis – from the massive protests sparked by economic collapse in late December 2025, through the regime’s deadly crackdown and suppression, to the risks of US/Trump escalation, Israel’s pivotal role in regional dynamics, Australia’s stance as a middle power, and the growing prominence of Reza Pahlavi as a unifying opposition figure amid debates over regime change and the future of Iran.
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