Conflict● ElevatedAug 28 · Aug 28, 2026, 7:35 PM
After 6 months of war, Iran's battered regime remains entrenched
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from NPR News · Middle East
Instead of collapsing, the Iranian regime has dug in its heels and taken an even harder line.
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