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Senator Graham Urges U.S. Support for Iranian Protesters Amid Regime Crisis

2/17/2026

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Graham Urges Support

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) warned the Iranian regime is near collapse and urged the United States to back Iranian protesters, citing Israel's response after October 7, 2023.
He warned that if the regime survives, it could jeopardize the Abraham Accords and empower Hamas and Hezbollah.
Canada sanctioned 222 individuals and 256 entities tied to Iranian state organizations involved in repression.
In Toronto, police arrested a man for threatening a rally supporting Iranian protests that drew hundreds of thousands globally.

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Historical Context

The Iranian Revolution of 1979 overthrew Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, establishing the Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Khomeini. This regime change led to the U.S. severing diplomatic ties and imposing sanctions on over 200 Iranian entities. Today, Senator Lindsey Graham's warnings about Iran's potential collapse reflect ongoing tensions rooted in this historical upheaval, which could destabilize regional agreements like the Abraham Accords.

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Graham Urges Support

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) warned the Iranian regime is near collapse and urged the United States to back Iranian protesters, citing Israel's response after October 7, 2023.
He warned that if the regime survives, it could jeopardize the Abraham Accords and empower Hamas and Hezbollah.
Canada sanctioned 222 individuals and 256 entities tied to Iranian state organizations involved in repression.
In Toronto, police arrested a man for threatening a rally supporting Iranian protests that drew hundreds of thousands globally.

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