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Opposition Leaders Urge U.S. Support to Topple Iran's Regime

1/16/2026

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Opposition leaders in northern Iraq say ongoing protests could topple Iran's regime with international support.
Mustafa Hijri, leader of the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (PDKI), says the group has prepared for years.
Hijri says the United States should intervene to target oppressive forces in Iran.
He cautions against deploying armed forces prematurely and calls for Kurdish rights and democratic governance.

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Opposition leaders in northern Iraq say ongoing protests could topple Iran's regime with international support.
Mustafa Hijri, leader of the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (PDKI), says the group has prepared for years.
Hijri says the United States should intervene to target oppressive forces in Iran.
He cautions against deploying armed forces prematurely and calls for Kurdish rights and democratic governance.