Amid war and persecution, Iranians remain hungry for change
The vast majority of Iranians despise the Islamic regime that has ruled over them with an iron fist since 1979.A clear majority of Iranians oppose the regime’s drive to obtain a nuclear weapon.A significant number express approval for U.S. President Donald Trump (44%) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (51%), while Russian President Vladimir Putin is viewed positively by only 15%.Most Iranians detest regime slogans like “Death to Israel”—rejected by 62% of them—while upwards of 70% endorse the chants of the civil-society protest movement, among them “Women, Life, Freedom” and “Death to the Dictator.”These are just some of the eye-catching revelations of the latest survey of opinion among Iranians inside Iran, published last week by the Group for Analyzing and Measuring Attitudes in Iran (GAMAAN), a Netherlands-based research project.It’s understandable that many readers might question the reliability of this data, given that Iran’s rulers run a brutal theocracy that incarcerates,…
A recent survey by the Netherlands-based GAMAAN research project reveals widespread dissatisfaction with Iran's Islamic Republic among its citizens. Conducted online using VPNs to ensure anonymity, the survey of over 31,000 respondents found that 71% cited "dissatisfaction with the Islamic Republic" as their primary reason for joining protests. A significant 25% of the population, approximately 14 million people, participated in January protests, with 59% opposing Iran's nuclear ambitions and 62% rejecting the slogan "Death to Israel."
"Women, Life, Freedom"
and "Death to the Dictator" were endorsed by over 70% of respondents. While 47% support wholesale regime change, Iranians are divided on the future political system and the means to achieve it, with 44% favoring domestic protest. Notably, 46% expressed no plans to migrate, indicating a commitment to internal change.
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