Iranian leaders seem to favor ongoing tensions with the United States and its Gulf neighbors over pursuing peace. This approach helps to manage their dissatisfied population, according to experts. Recent U.S. airstrikes against Iran followed a brief pause, as tensions rose again in the Strait of Hormuz.
Dr. Majid Sadeghpour, a human rights activist and political director of the Organization of Iranian-American Communities, stated Iran prioritizes concerns over domestic unrest rather than military threats. Despite guarantees from the U.S. for peace, Iran continued its attacks on ships and bases in the region.
“You get America to give you a guarantee that it wouldn’t seek regime change. Nevertheless, they still attacked ships afterward,” Sadeghpour said.
Iran’s regime prefers maintaining a low-level conflict with the U.S. as a means of diverting the public’s attention. Major uprisings driven by economic challenges have been suppressed through forceful measures. The ongoing conflict aids the regime by redirecting public focus.
The situation in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime route, remains tense. Iran’s targeting of commercial ships violates previous agreements, noted Vice President JD Vance. He believes Iran’s control over the strait is weakening.
Sadeghpour suggests that U.S. efforts should target the Iranian populace to instigate regime change. He argues that the regime’s survival relies on distracting its citizens with international conflicts.
President Donald Trump expressed his disinterest in negotiating with Tehran, deeming any agreement “worthless.” Instead, he questions when Iranians will “rise up and fight.”
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