Iranians begging for more strikes are the ones with the most to lose

A recent episode of the "Deep Dive" podcast, hosted by Jacob Laznik, discussed the ongoing US-Iran situation with journalist and Iran analyst Jonathan Harounoff. Harounoff, who spent two years at the UN, noted the international community's delayed response to protests and killings in Iran compared to other regions. He argued that the Iranian regime remains stable despite internal issues and conflict because it is not a democracy and is not accountable to public opinion or elections, unlike Israel and the US. Harounoff stated that Iran has spent decades preparing for this moment, using the Strait of Hormuz as leverage. He also highlighted that many Iranians living abroad, not officials, were the most vocal in urging continued strikes against the Islamic Republic, despite having the most to lose.