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Iran Accused of Using Conflict With US to Suppress Growing Domestic Unrest
U.S. forces have recently launched airstrikes against Iran amid renewed conflict in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Iranian government has suppressed anti-government protests with deadly force and arrests, using the conflict to distract the public from internal unrest.
Human rights activist Majid Sadeghpour stated that the Iranian regime prefers ongoing confrontation to maintain control over its discontented population and fears uprisings more than external military attacks.
Iran is losing control over the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions and continues to target commercial ships, violating agreements.