From ‘How Will This End For Iran’ to ‘When America Walks Away’: A tale of two Economist covers
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The Economist’s covers mark a striking narrative shift over 15 months: from portraying Iran as facing imminent collapse in June 2025 to declaring the defeat of the US war machine in September 2026, reflecting a changing narrative about regional power.