Iran’s regime may have entered the war under immense pressure, but Yeganeh Torbati says it emerged with a powerful new narrative: it survived attacks from the United States and Israel, endured the economic consequences, and remained in control.

In this clip from GZERO World with Ian Bremmer, the New York Times Iran correspondent explains why that survival has emboldened Tehran. The government can now point to its ability to withstand outside pressure, while its willingness to threaten the Strait of Hormuz has given it new leverage over global energy markets.

But that geopolitical advantage does not erase Iran’s deeper problems. The country still faces a battered economy, widespread public frustration, and a population that has repeatedly demanded change.

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