Why it matters:
Analysts and former officials from Malaysia argue that Iran’s political cohesion and ideological resilience explain why decades of external pressure have failed to weaken the country or dismantle its revolutionary system.
The big picture:
According to Malaysian political scientist Chandra Muzaffar, the United States has consistently sought to undermine Iran’s leadership, revolution, and national sovereignty because Iran represents a rare example of a state that has resisted U.S.-Israeli dominance.
The interview also emphasizes that Iran’s stance has had ripple effects across the region, inspiring resistance movements in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Libya, whether directly or indirectly. In this sense, Iran’s role extends beyond West Asia, symbolizing a broader global challenge to political and strategic hegemony.
Former Malaysian lawmaker Ibrahim Ali also emphasizes that Iran’s internal unity, among its leadership, parliament, and people, has been a decisive factor in the country’s endurance.
What they’re saying:
Malaysian political scientist Chandra Muzaffar says sustained U.S. pressure on Iran is driven by Tehran’s resistance to U.S.-Israeli dominance.“The U.S. will continue to apply pressure against Iran. It will go all out to try to topple the leadership, to destroy the revolution and to destroy the nation,” he said.
“Iran in some ways is the only nation that has been able to withstand U.S.-Israeli hegemony,” Muzaffar added, stressing that Iran plays a key role in regional and global resistance.
Former Member of the House of Representatives of Malaysia Ibrahim Ali says Iran’s internal unity is the main reason for its survival despite external pressure.
“Whatever being portrayed in Western media… the leaders of Iran, the parliament and the people, they are united,” he said.“They are together, and this is the core of why Iran survived,” Ali stressed.
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