‘The game is over’: critics of Iranian regime seize on killings to push for change
Domestic dissidents call for end to Islamic republic, while moderates back reforms within the system
Domestic dissidents call for end to Islamic republic, while moderates back reforms within the system

Faced with large protests and external pressure, ruling elites need domestic reform and a grand bargain with Washington

Destructive US and Israeli war and Islamic republic’s resilience have alarmed even those who supported foreign intervention

Iranians have not become monarchists — they are seeking anyone who can replace a despotic regime at war with its own people

Tehran faces growing pressure over its brutal crackdown on recent unrest as talks with US are set to continue

For now, citizens’ disillusionment with the Islamic republic is superseded by anger towards Israel

Joke about corpses sparks outrage as cultural and sporting figures boycott events in sign of anger towards regime