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Is regime change really possible in Iran?
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politics18h ago

Is regime change really possible in Iran?

  • Analysts say Iran’s regime is built to handle shocks and has a clear transfer process for leadership after the current leader.
  • Experts caution that regime change would require massive street pressure to topple the government.
  • Analysts discuss the U.S. approach, weighing external shocks against possible negotiations with Iran’s leadership.
  • Experts note most Israeli leaders see regime collapse in Iran as unlikely to be smoothly managed.
  • Mojtaba Khamenei is widely tipped to be named successor if leadership changes occur.
  • Observers warn a transition could see resistance from dissidents in exile seeking legitimacy.
  • The piece references a potential shift in strategy if leadership changes, including proposals like a new governance approach.
  • The analysis emphasizes that regime stability rests on a dense network of institutions, not just a single leader.
  • Experts outline that external shocks may accelerate change but won’t automatically topple the regime.
  • The article notes a range of opinions on Trump’s Iran policy, from aggressive pressure to potential deals.
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Ghost number-plates: the latest car crime craze
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crime18h ago

Ghost number-plates: the latest car crime craze

  • Ghost number-plates are being used to avoid detection by infrared cameras and ANPR systems across the UK.
  • Authorities say the plates are widespread, with Rochdale reporting more than 600 suppliers in the city.
  • The practice is linked to speeding penalties, parking fines and other low-level criminality, according to experts.
  • The Telegraph notes a large number of registered plates and calls for higher standards and licensing reforms.
  • Transport for London will roll out infra-red cameras to detect illegal plates on licensed taxis and private hire vehicles.
  • The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency is reviewing number-plate standards to ban designs that evade recognition.
  • The Week notes that ghost plates can be created with reflective sprays or coatings to distort recognition.
  • Criminals reportedly use ghost plates to avoid speeding penalties, parking fines, and other offenses.
  • Experts warn the plates could help terrorists bypass surveillance near critical infrastructure.
  • The Telegraph and The Week cite ongoing regulatory and enforcement responses to curb abuse.
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