Al Jazeera · 2026-10-20
• What happened: Why the war on Iran could backfire on US regime-change goals Why the war on Iran could backfire on US regime-change goals Analyst Negar Mortazavi tells Al Jazeera at the Global Security Forum that the war on Iran could strengthen Iranian nationalism rather than trigger regime change, as external attacks unite people ar... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.
Why the war on Iran could backfire on US regime-change goals
Analyst Negar Mortazavi tells Al Jazeera at the Global Security Forum that the war on Iran could strengthen Iranian nationalism rather than trigger regime change, as external attacks unite people around their homeland despite deep domestic grievances.
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