More than 150,000 people took to the streets in Iran on Tuesday to protest against hardline factions, demanding that the government cease its confrontational stance toward the United States.
The mass demonstration, described by local media as a call for the regime to "fight the US alone" rather than dragging the nation into conflict, marks a significant escalation in domestic dissent amid rising geopolitical tensions.
The protests coincide with a severe political crisis within Iran’s parliament, where a bloc of 180 lawmakers has formally called for the immediate termination of the recently signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Washington.
The legislators cited continued US violations of the interim agreement as grounds for scrapping the deal, signaling deep fractures in Tehran’s diplomatic strategy.
This internal turmoil contrasts sharply with sentiment across the broader Middle East, where citizens in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Jordan have recently voiced support for decisive action by the US and Israel against Iran.
The divergence highlights a growing disconnect between Iran’s hardline leadership and both its own populace and regional neighbors.