Iran is edging closer to a potential internal upheaval and renewed conflict as its leadership faces mounting crises. President Masoud Pezeshkian, who has pushed for openness with the public and diplomacy abroad, is encountering backlash amid a worsening water shortage and widespread domestic discontent. At the same time, the lingering war with Israel and deadlock over nuclear negotiations have deepened instability, raising fears of another confrontation on the horizon.

Internationally, tensions continue to escalate. Talks on a new nuclear deal remain stalled, while France, Germany, and Britain warned this week that they may trigger the UN “snapback” mechanism to reinstate sanctions if Iran fails to return to the table. Tehran has dismissed the move as an “existential threat,” further heightening volatility. With the deadline set for the end of August, and the option of a short extension, the coming weeks could determine whether Iran reengages in diplomacy—or marches closer toward another war.

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SOURCE: Israel Hayom