The Bunker – News without the nonsense Twilight of the Ayatollahs? – Start Your Week with Ros Taylor
Jan 12, 2026
Ros Taylor, a broadcaster and author known for her insights on politics, discusses the urgent protests in Iran against its theocratic regime. She examines the challenges to revolution and the potential for U.S. intervention, framing the logistical hurdles and geopolitical implications. Taylor also delves into Trump's foreign policy whims concerning Greenland, Venezuela, and Cuba, highlighting the complexities of support for Ukraine. Additionally, she critiques the UK's limited options in defense funding and political strategies concerning social media regulations.
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Scale And Uncertainty Of Iran Uprising
- Iran faces its largest unrest since 2022 amid internet blackouts and heavy state violence.
- Ros Taylor warns accurate reporting is limited, so outcomes remain highly uncertain.
Why Revolution Remains Hard
- A successful revolution needs both stronger protesters and a weakened regime, which Iran may not yet have.
- Ros Taylor highlights regime resilience and lack of a clear domestic figurehead as major barriers.
Iconic Protest Photograph
- Ros Taylor and Andrew Harrison discuss a striking image of a woman lighting a cigarette from a burning photo of Ayatollah Khomeini.
- The photograph has become a historic and widely circulated symbol of the protests.
