Artist: Ahmad Barakizadeh
By Kayhan Life Staff
The Islamic Republic of Iran has once again demonstrated that its most formidable enemy is not America, Israel, or any foreign conspiracy — but its own spectacular incompetence. In a streak of political self-sabotage, Tehran has managed to turn even its proxies against itself. What began as a quest for “strategic depth” has instead become a deep hole from which the regime keeps digging.
After decades of pouring billions into foreign militias to showcase “strategic depth,” the Iranian regime now finds itself watching from the sidelines as others redraw the region’s map because of its intransigence. The Gaza Peace Summit — hosted by global leaders and even former adversaries — proceeded smoothly with an empty seat representing the Islamic Republic. Its allies are busy making deals; its enemies are making progress; and Khamenei’s only contribution is another fiery speech about resistance.
At home, the economy limps through chronic inflation, evaporating oil revenues, and a population exhausted by promises. At the same time, his President Pezeshkian presides over an empty treasury and a full crisis calendar.
Meanwhile, the regime’s strategy for survival remains as visionary as ever: censor harder, hang faster, and pray for miracles. For all its bluster about external plots, the Islamic Republic’s undoing has always been internal. It misreads the world, mismanages Iran’s resources, and clamps down on Iranians. And now, the theocratic state finds itself cornered — not by its enemies, but by its own foolishness.
