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Iran's North American diaspora split over next steps after Trump's ceasefire

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Iran's North American diaspora split over next steps after Trump's ceasefire
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Iran's North American diaspora is divided over the path forward following a fragile ceasefire in the conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, with some advocating for continued foreign intervention to achieve regime change and others warning it deepens suffering and strengthens repression. While some Iranian expatriates support military pressure from countries like the U.S. and Israel, others emphasize the need for internal, grassroots democratic movements to lead change without foreign intervention. The debate reflects broader concerns about the safety of loved ones in Iran and the long-term political future of the country amid ongoing uncertainty.

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Iran's North American diaspora split over next steps after Trump's ceasefireSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished Apr 30, 2026, 06:03 PMUpdated Apr 30, 2026, 06:33 PMListenTORONTO, April 30 - With fighting between the United States, Israel and Iran at a fragile standstill, Iran's large North American diaspora is divided over what should come next.Demonstrators at a rally in Toronto on Sunday said they hope U.S. President Donald Trump will continue with military intervention aimed at regime change in Tehran.

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