Trump still thinks Iranians will ‘rise up’ against the regime. In Tehran I see a different story | Hossein Hamdieh
Summary
President Donald Trump recently asked when the Iranian people will rise up against their government. However, reports from inside Iran suggest that many Iranians are not supporting foreign opposition or uprising, but instead show growing anger toward the US and support for defending their country amid ongoing conflict.Key Facts
- President Trump asked on social media when Iranians would rise up against their regime.
- There is no reliable polling in Iran to know public opinion about the war right now.
- Some influential Iranian businesspeople and social media figures express strong dislike of the US and Israel.
- These voices are also encouraging efforts to rebuild Iran rather than oppose the government.
- Attacks and bombings by foreign forces, including civilian casualties, have unified many Iranians against foreign aggression.
- Memories of foreign invasions in Iraq, Libya, and Afghanistan influence Iranian views on current events.
- Many Iranians see their country as under attack from hostile external forces with local support.
- This sentiment contrasts with the expectation in the US that Iranians want to overthrow their government soon.
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