ANALYSIS

Tehran faces a mega-crisis with seven challenges

Morad Vaisi
Morad Vaisi

Iran International political analyst

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei leading prayers. Undated
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei leading prayers. Undated

The clerical government in Iran is currently grappling with at least seven significant domestic and international crises, creating what can be described as a "mega-crisis" for the whole political system and its leadership.