We asked Iranians living abroad who have family in Iran to tell us their views on the current crisis. Some welcomed foreign intervention and some wanted regime change without it. Photograph: Nicola Marfisi/Agf/Shutterstock“What people want most is strong international pressure, protection of civilians, and a regime change, we want President Trump to help us urgently,” she says. “I don’t believe that President Trump has any good intentions,” says Hana, who works in IT. Photograph: Iranian Presidency/Zum Press Wire/ShutterstockHana does not believe a regime change in Iran is the answer.

Source: The Guardian January 17, 2026 14:32 UTC