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As Trump calls for 'new leadership,' Iran suffers from 'political vacuum' - Velshi - MS NOW
Donald Trump said it was time for “new leadership” for Iran, but Ali Vaez of the International Crisis Group says the Islamic Republic has turned more aggressive towards its people to ensure a “political vacuum.” “There is no viable organized opposition inside Iran. The opposition abroad has some support in Iran, but has no organizational capacity inside the country.” - Aired on 01/18/2026.