Tehran and dozens of other major cities are on fire, the bazaars are closed and discussions are taking place in the White House. Is January 2026 the month when the Islamic Republic of Iran will cease to exist after 47 years? We called Professor David Criekemans, geopolitics expert at the UA, to explain the situation. His analysis is clear: “This is Operation Rising Lion 2. Israel and the US now want to deliver the final blow to the regime. The opportunity is too unique to pass up.”

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