"The surprise and swift collapse of Bashar Assad's regime in Syria has been met with cautious optimism by many in Iran, where those disillusioned with their own authoritarian Islamic clerical regime see parallels between their struggles and those of the Syrian people."
"Assad's ouster has revived hope among Iranians for potential change at home, especially after the Iranian government's brutal crackdown on the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement, which left hundreds dead and thousands imprisoned."
"Khamenei warned that 'Anyone whose analysis or statements dishearten the people is committing a crime and will be dealt with.' His remarks underline the regime's concerns about a domino effect, particularly as Assad's ouster highlights vulnerabilities in regimes that suppress dissent and rely heavily on external support."
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