Why Didn't the Iranian People Rise Up?
Simon Whistler · April 14, 2026 · 15 min video · Middle East
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What this episode covers
Outside powers bet that pressure and crisis would push Iranians into revolt. Instead, a mix of ruthless repression, a fractured opposition, and fear of what comes next keeps the streets quiet.
Chapters
- The Uprising America and Israel ExpectedIn the free preview
- How Tehran Crushed Protests and Kurdish HopeIn the free preview
- Economic Ruin and Looming Protest ThreatsInsiders
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At the start of this year, there were two stories that absolutely dominated
Global headlines.
One was the capture of Nicholas Maduro in Krakas and all the geopolitical
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