Source: Antiwar.com
by Ted Galen Carpenter
“At this point, we cannot be certain if the demonstrations constitute the first stage of a popular rebellion on the part of an aggrieved population finally pushed beyond endurance or is the latest cynical power play by the United States and its favorite ally. It should not come as a surprise if a mounting percentage of Iranians have had their fill of the mullahs and religious tyranny. … However, it also would be naïve to assume that the United States and its allies (especially Israel) would not resort to even the dirtiest tactics to overthrow the clerical regime.” (02/09/26)
https://original.antiwar.com/ted_galen_carpenter/2026/02/08/iran-a-bogus-or-genuine-rebellion/