Iran’s regime is vulnerable not to foreign force but to its own people—and the West should prioritize empowering internal dissent over costly intervention.
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"The regime in Tehran trembles not because of American bombers or sanctions alone, but because its greatest nightmare has always been the Iranian people themselves. While the chattering class in Washington and on cable news wrings its hands over “escalation” and “doom,” they miss the most powerful weapon President Trump has quietly at his disposal: Trump’s Silent Liberation Army—the millions of freedom-loving Iranians ready to reclaim their nation.
"Recent uprisings in Iran, building on the spirit of the 2022 Mahsa Amini protests and exploding into nationwide fury by late 2025 and early 2026, have shown the world the depth of popular discontent. Reports from reliable sources indicate massive demonstrations: up to 5 million protesters nationwide at peaks, with 1.5 million in Tehran alone on key days. These are not fringe agitators; they are ordinary Iranians—shopkeepers, students, workers, mothers—risking death for basic dignity, economic survival, and an end to theocratic oppression. Authorities have responded with brutality, killing thousands (estimates range from official figures around 30,000 to human rights reports far higher) and detaining tens of thousands. Yet the regime’s iron fist has only exposed its fragility.
"This internal powder keg is Trump’s ace. The mullahs fear their own citizens far more than foreign militaries. Why? Because history proves that when a people are armed and determined, tyrannies crumble quickly. The American Revolution succeeded when France provided arms to colonists fighting for liberty. In our own Founding, the right to bear arms was not a luxury—it was essential to self-defense against tyranny. Why deny that same fundamental right to Iranians who crave it?
"Meanwhile, the threats we face at home grow dire. Iranian-linked operatives have long exploited weaknesses, including Venezuelan passports issued under Maduro to thousands from Iran, Syria, Lebanon, and Hezbollah affiliates, facilitating movement into the Americas. US intelligence and border reports from 2025 onward highlight heightened risks: potential sleeper cells embedded here; they are among the millions who entered unvetted during prior open-border policies. DHS bulletins warn of elevated threats, including plots for sabotage, cyberattacks, or worse—dirty bombs, infrastructure hits, and even assassination attempts tied back to Tehran. The regime has already tried to target American leaders; they won’t hesitate to activate assets if cornered." . . . More...
Congressman Stockman served on the US House Committee on Foreign Affairs and has traveled the Middle East extensively, and is a longtime advocate for closer ties with the GCC.
