Western interventionists argue that the political situation in Iran, marked by repression and economic decline, justifies external regime change. Following a violent crackdown on protests, U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu encouraged Iranians to rise up, celebrating the potential assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. However, historical precedents in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya show that such interventions often lead to chaos rather than stability, raising concerns about Iran’s future governance and social cohesion.
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