Democracy Dies in Darkness
Top officials have been heavily targeted, but experts and officials say the ruling structure in Tehran has remained surprisingly resilient.
March 5, 2026 at 2:51 p.m. EST5 minutes ago
The U.S. and Israeli air campaign against Iran has decimated the highest ranks of political and military leadership, destroyed critical military command-and-control infrastructure and fighting capability, and damaged civilian buildings across the country.
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