‘Regime change through a war is a fantasy,’ says Iranian-Canadian journalist 09.04.2026

Iranian-Canadian journalist Samira Mohyeddin expresses mixed emotions of relief and anxiety for her family and friends in Iran amidst a fragile ceasefire. While many on the ground initially felt relief following threats of U.S. military action against civilian infrastructure, Mohyeddin highlights ongoing concerns about the Iranian government's response to dissidents, citing the arrest of human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh as an example. She argues that regime change through war is a "fantasy," asserting that only the Iranian people can bring down the current government. Mohyeddin also criticizes the U.S. and Israel's actions, particularly the bombing of civilian infrastructure, and fears for the safety of innocent civilians in cities like Isfahan as the conflict continues.


















