Trump Backs Iranian Revolt as Regime Faces Open Crisis

Events inside Iran have progressed rapidly since I wrote about them on Tuesday, just two days after a new wave of anti-government demonstrations erupted on the streets of Iran’s major cities.

Indeed, to call this outpouring of hostility toward the mullahs a “protest” movement would be to downplay its significance.

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Noah Rothman

Noah Rothman is a senior writer at National Review. His third book, Blood and Progress: A Century of Left-Wing Violence, was published by Hachette in May 2026.

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Events inside Iran have progressed rapidly since I wrote about them on Tuesday, just two days after a new wave of anti-government demonstrations erupted on the streets of Iran’s major cities.

Indeed, to call this outpouring of hostility toward the mullahs a “protest” movement would be to downplay its significance.

About the Author

Noah Rothman

Noah Rothman is a senior writer at National Review. His third book, Blood and Progress: A Century of Left-Wing Violence, was published by Hachette in May 2026.