Trump's Iran Uprising Question Draws 1,000s of Replies Citing Repression Fears
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Updated · ایران اینترنشنال · Sep 2
Trump's Iran Uprising Question Draws 1,000s of Replies Citing Repression Fears
2 articles · Updated · ایران اینترنشنال · Sep 2
Summary
Thousands of Iranians responding to Donald Trump's call to "rise up" said fear of renewed state repression is the main reason another nationwide uprising has not begun.
Those replies also pointed to deep skepticism about US policy and a lack of credible outside backing, suggesting anger at the Islamic Republic has not translated into confidence that revolt would succeed.
Trump had revived regime-change speculation a day earlier, arguing Iran's economy was collapsing and urging Iranians to fight as Washington intensified military and economic pressure.
The response highlights a gap between external calls for revolt and conditions inside Iran, where memories of crackdowns still shape the limits of public action.