The Fox News Rundown Iran at the Brink: Can the Resistance Overthrow the Regime?
Mar 19, 2026
Dr. Majid Sadeghpour, an Iranian-American activist and leader in the Organization of Iranian American Communities, discusses opposition organizing and the role of the MEK and NCRI. He weighs whether joint US-Israel actions could open space for change. He describes public mood in Iran, explains the NCRI provisional government claim, and outlines political and moral support strategies.
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Strikes Hurt Leaders But Civilians Still Feel It
- Operation Epic Fury has damaged Iranian leadership but communication and collateral effects continue inside Iran.
- Majid Sadeghpour reports spotty contact with family and expects significant collateral damage from strikes on military sites.
Military Pressure Alone Won't Produce Regime Change
- Majid Sadeghpour argues Western appeasement empowered the regime and military action alone won't produce lasting change.
- He says international recognition of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) and political pressure are needed alongside strikes.
Recognize And Politically Back The NCRI
- Do recognize and politically support the National Council of Resistance of Iran as the primary opposition.
- Sadeghpour urges closing Iranian embassies and ending diplomatic engagement to signal clear backing for the opposition.