1. Iran in Crisis and Rising U.S.–Iran Tensions
Iran is experiencing severe internal unrest, with protests allegedly resulting in over 16,000 deaths and widespread government crackdowns.
Iran’s leadership, particularly its president, is portrayed as blaming the United States for the country’s economic collapse, sanctions, and instability.
Iranian officials warn that any action against the Supreme Leader would trigger an “all‑out war”, framing dissent as foreign‑driven aggression.

2. U.S. Maximum Pressure Strategy Under Trump
A major theme is the renewed “maximum pressure” campaign by President Donald Trump following his return to office.
Actions highlighted include:

Expanded economic sanctions targeting Iranian elites and oil‑smuggling networks
Tariffs on countries doing business with Iran
Targeting digital assets and shadow banking networks used to evade sanctions
The campaign is portrayed as intentionally designed to collapse Iran’s economy and ruling regime.

3. Alleged Collapse of Iranian Leadership
The Treasury Secretary claims Iranian leaders are:

Secretly moving millions of dollars out of the country
Preparing “exit strategies” as the regime weakens
This is framed as evidence the government is failing internally, despite outward threats and propaganda.

4. Military Posturing and Security Escalation
The U.S. has reportedly:

Redeployed the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group to the Middle East
Increased readiness for potential conflict tied to instability in Iran
Iran is accused of continuing:

Nuclear weapons development
Support for terrorist proxies
Attempts to assassinate U.S. officials, including references to President Trump

5. Messaging to the Iranian People
A contrasting message is directed to Iranian civilians:

The U.S. claims to support the protesters
U.S. leadership frames protests as legitimate opposition to corruption, inflation, and repression
The sanctions are described as intended to weaken the regime, not the populace

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1. Iran in Crisis and Rising U.S.&ndash;Iran Tensions
<ul>
<li>Iran is experiencing severe internal unrest, with protests allegedly resulting in over 16,000 deaths and widespread government crackdowns.</li>
<li>Iran&rsquo;s leadership, particularly its president, is portrayed as blaming the United States for the country&rsquo;s economic collapse, sanctions, and instability.</li>
<li>Iranian officials warn that any action against the Supreme Leader would trigger an &ldquo;all‑out war&rdquo;, framing dissent as foreign‑driven aggression.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
2. U.S. Maximum Pressure Strategy Under Trump
<ul>
<li>A major theme is the renewed &ldquo;maximum pressure&rdquo; campaign by President Donald Trump following his return to office.</li>
<li>Actions highlighted include:
<ul>
<li>Expanded economic sanctions targeting Iranian elites and oil‑smuggling networks</li>
<li>Tariffs on countries doing business with Iran</li>
<li>Targeting digital assets and shadow banking networks used to evade sanctions</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>The campaign is portrayed as intentionally designed to collapse Iran&rsquo;s economy and ruling regime.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
3. Alleged Collapse of Iranian Leadership
<ul>
<li>The Treasury Secretary claims Iranian leaders are:
<ul>
<li>Secretly moving millions of dollars out of the country</li>
<li>Preparing &ldquo;exit strategies&rdquo; as the regime weakens</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>This is framed as evidence the government is failing internally, despite outward threats and propaganda.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
4. Military Posturing and Security Escalation
<ul>
<li>The U.S. has reportedly:
<ul>
<li>Redeployed the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group to the Middle East</li>
<li>Increased readiness for potential conflict tied to instability in Iran</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Iran is accused of continuing:
<ul>
<li>Nuclear weapons development</li>
<li>Support for terrorist proxies</li>
<li>Attempts to assassinate U.S. officials, including references to President Trump</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
5. Messaging to the Iranian People
<ul>
<li>A contrasting message is directed to Iranian civilians:
<ul>
<li>The U.S. claims to support the protesters</li>
<li>U.S. leadership frames protests as legitimate opposition to corruption, inflation, and repression</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>The sanctions are described as intended to weaken the regime, not the populace</li>
</ul>
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Iran's Rulers are Not Reforming — They’re Running

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