In early 2026, Iran finds itself engulfed in one of the most severe internal crises in its modern history. What began as economic grievances in late December 2025 has escalated into nation turmoil. If Iran falls it reverberates through its ties to Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine and the recent ousting of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. As authoritarian alliances fray, the crisis could reshape international power dynamics, economic landscapes, and trajectory of the Russia /