Why a Waning Iranian Regime Is a Major Setback for China What started as an economic protest by business owners in Tehran has evolved into a nationwide anti-regime movement, indicating significant fragility within the Iranian regime. U.S. President Donald Trump has openly called for new leadership in Iran and warned of U.S. military action if protesters are executed. The United States has also reportedly deployed the Navy in the direction of Iran.

• The Iranian regime is facing unprecedented fragility.
• Economic protests in Tehran escalated into a nationwide anti-regime movement.
• U.S. President Donald Trump called for new leadership in Iran.
• Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei acknowledged thousands of protesters were killed and accused Trump of causing casualties and damage.
• Trump warned of U.S. military action if protesters are executed.
• The United States has deployed the Navy in the direction of Iran.