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Chris Coons: “The opposition in Iran is divided and successfully largely…”

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'This is not how a democracy goes to war': Dem Senator raises concerns after U.S. strikes in Iran

Published February 28, 2026 | Video Starts at 05:07

But on the ground, day to day, I think the repressive machinery of the regime in Iran will remain capable of imposing brutal costs on those who try to overthrow the government. And The opposition in Iran is divided and successfully largely repressed. So I appreciate the. The hopefulness of President Trump calling on the Iranian people to rise up, but I think their prospects will be dim. (05:07–05:13)

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Asserts that the Iranian opposition is fragmented and suppressed.

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