Iran is not Syria or Iraq: How the governance system is maintained after Khamenei's death | Platform 92 Special Edition

During this episode, the real picture of the war operations that broke out in the Middle East is discussed, where the strategic calculations of the USA and Israel clash with Iran's internal resistance. We analyze why the decapitation operation carried out by Israel and the Trump administration - the killing of Iran's spiritual leader and top military brass - did not lead to the collapse of the regime, but instead consolidated even the anti-government masses around the Shiite idea of martyrdom. The discussion explores whether Iran's institutional resilience and blockchain-like governance system will allow the country to withstand a long-term war, or if this is the beginning of a major catastrophe that will change the map of the region.

Reference is made to the actions of Trump and Netanyahu, which are viewed as a gangster approach to international law, creating a dangerous precedent for targeting heads of state. In parallel, the enormous economic losses suffered by Dubai and the Gulf countries, considered the temple of the consumer world, are examined - questioning whether the promise of a good life and a consumer society can serve as a lifebuoy during major clashes of values. At the center of the discussion is also the consumerist peace propaganda adopted by the Armenian authorities, which draws parallels with the loss of identity and the distortion of national values.

Finally, the most painful topics are discussed: the potential regional demographic disaster and Armenia's insignificant role in this global clash, where our country still remains in the geopolitical shadow. What lies ahead if the war moves to a ground phase, and how should Armenia prepare for scenarios of Iran's possible fragmentation or the hardening of its power?

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Edmon Marukyan and Karpis Pashoyan, within the framework of the Platform podcast, discuss the truths they believe are as necessary as air and water for Armenia and the Armenian people, as well as the challenges facing Armenia.