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Netanyahu Urges Ground Campaign Against Iran Amid U.S. Divergence

3/21/2026

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Netanyahu Urges Ground Campaign

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says airstrikes alone won't topple Iran and urges ground campaign.
Their remarks come as Israel and United States diverge on how to act against Iran.
Former U.S. negotiator Tulsi Gabbard says Israel aims to disable Iran's leadership, contrasting with U.S. President Donald Trump's rationale.
A poll finds 65% of Americans believe President Donald Trump may deploy troops to Iran, despite his assurances against it.

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Protesters Seek Uprising

Two Iranian protesters who survived a brutal January crackdown express hope for a future uprising against the regime.
They describe horrific violence during protests and claim more than 36,500 were killed.
The woman living in Tehran says there is gratitude toward the United States for its actions against the regime, especially after the reported death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
They await a call from Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi to mobilize the populace.

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Historical Context

The Iranian Revolution of 1979, which overthrew Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, marked the end of the Pahlavi dynasty and the establishment of the Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. The revolution was fueled by widespread discontent over corruption and foreign influence, resulting in an estimated 532 to 2,781 deaths during protests. Today, tensions between Iran and Israel reflect ongoing regional conflicts rooted in this historical upheaval.

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Netanyahu Urges Ground Campaign

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says airstrikes alone won't topple Iran and urges ground campaign.
Their remarks come as Israel and United States diverge on how to act against Iran.
Former U.S. negotiator Tulsi Gabbard says Israel aims to disable Iran's leadership, contrasting with U.S. President Donald Trump's rationale.
A poll finds 65% of Americans believe President Donald Trump may deploy troops to Iran, despite his assurances against it.

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