How Iran's Protests Are Exposing a Dangerous Perfect Storm - The Global Gambit - Pyotr Kurzin

Iran is entering a dangerous and uncertain moment.

Economic collapse, a collapsing currency, and widening protests are converging with a radically different geopolitical environment. Demonstrations are spreading beyond Tehran, security forces are being challenged in their own strongholds, and the regime is facing pressures it hasn’t confronted in years.

At the same time, Washington’s posture has shifted. Donald Trump’s warning that the United States is “locked and loaded” introduces a new variable — not just rhetorically, but strategically. With Iran weakened after recent regional confrontations, its proxy network degraded, and Russia and China unlikely to intervene, the balance of power is no longer what it once was.

In this video, I break down what’s actually driving Iran’s unrest, why this round of protests may matter more than previous waves, and what options the United States could realistically pursue short of direct military intervention — from cyber pressure and information warfare to sanctions and covert action.

This isn’t about headlines. It’s about whether Iran is entering a new phase — and what comes next if the regime can no longer rely on fear to maintain control.