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Iranian Uprisings Require Action, Says Israeli Ambassador

3/23/2026

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Israeli Ambassador to the United States Michael Leiter said in a CNN interview that the Iranian people will eventually overthrow their regime.
He said this change requires 'Iranian boots on the ground' and noted recent uprisings failed due to brutal repression.
Leiter argued that degrading Iran's power is needed to prevent threats from its nuclear ambitions and regional terrorism, reflecting the aim of U.S.-Israeli efforts.

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Israeli Ambassador to the United States Michael Leiter said in a CNN interview that the Iranian people will eventually overthrow their regime.
He said this change requires 'Iranian boots on the ground' and noted recent uprisings failed due to brutal repression.
Leiter argued that degrading Iran's power is needed to prevent threats from its nuclear ambitions and regional terrorism, reflecting the aim of U.S.-Israeli efforts.