Iran’s Security Forces Cracking: Desertions, Executions, and Deep Mistrust Signal Regime Weakness Reports from inside Iran point to a serious breakdown within the Islamic Republic’s security apparatus. Desertions are rising sharply, especially in key provinces like Isfahan and Tabriz, affecting ranks from foot soldiers to higher levels. Executions of deserters and punishments for disloyalty are […] The post Iran’s Security Forces Cracking: Desertions, Executions, and Deep Mistrust Signal Regime Weakness first appeared on The Zambian Observer .