Iran’s regime is turning on its own clergy, lambasting them for luxury, lost connection, and dependence on state funds.
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Iran’s 1979 revolution shows that regime change can lead to a broad coalition being outmaneuvered by a single, authoritarian faction.
The government’s power rests on a coercive state apparatus and Western allies’ reluctance to act, given Turkey’s geopolitical value. However, large-scale societal mobilization is the critical force that could fracture regime loyalty and force a democratic course correction.
Friedman sees parallels between Trump’s divisive immigration tactics in Minneapolis and Netanyahu’s strategy in Gaza. He warns both leaders endanger democracy by fueling conflict to win elections, rather than uniting their nations.
The strike—involving 700+ shuttered businesses and mass marches—showed how coordinated disruption and mutual aid can resist authoritarianism. Organizers stress that repeating such actions is essential to challenge ICE operations and build power against Trump’s deportation regime.