Iran under street pressure: Lindsey Graham’s statement and new signals from Washington

American Senator Lindsey Graham made a strong statement on the situation in Iran, noting that protest activity in the country continues despite official authorities’ claims of “stabilization.” According to him, reports of deaths and injuries among demonstrators are of particular concern.

Graham emphasized that violence against protest participants does not cease. In his view, the international community cannot ignore what is happening, and the protection of human rights should remain a focus of the foreign policy of democratic countries. The senator also expressed hope that the Iranian people will not be left without support.

Tehran denies accusations, Washington notes risks

The official position of Tehran remains opposite. Representatives of the Iranian authorities claim that the protests allegedly occur without casualties, and reports of deaths are called “information dumps.” These statements raise doubts among international observers and human rights organizations.

In the United States of America, they continue to closely monitor the situation. The administration emphasizes that possible human rights violations are considered a serious factor in shaping further policy towards Iran. Contradictory signals from Tehran and data from independent sources only increase the tension around the Iranian dossier.

The Pahlavi factor: an alternative vision of the future

Amid the protests, Reza Pahlavi, the son of the last Shah of Iran, made a separate statement. He stated that in the event of a change of power in Tehran, he would seek the country’s renunciation of nuclear weapons and normalization of relations with the USA.

These words add a new level to an already complex political configuration. For part of the Iranian diaspora, Pahlavi remains a symbol of an alternative course, while for the current regime, such statements appear as a direct threat.

Regional consequences and an open ending

The situation in Iran increasingly goes beyond an internal crisis and directly affects the regional security of the Middle East. Any increase in pressure, whether sanction or political, can change the balance of power — from the Persian Gulf to Israel.

As long as the protests continue and the positions of the parties remain mutually exclusive, Iran remains at the center of international attention. Which scenario will prevail — forceful retention of the status quo or gradual changes — will become clear over time. It is precisely these processes and their possible consequences for the region that NAnews — News of Israel | Nikk.Agency closely monitors.