# Abroad and at odds: How the war has divided Iranians in the diaspora

https://mins.news/en/item/40153

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-01 10:27 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/1/abroad-and-at-odds-how-the-war-has-divided-iranians-in-the-diaspora?traffic_source=rss

> Many Iranians living abroad oppose both Tehran’s government and the US-Israeli war on Iran, creating a deep political paradox. The conflict has split the diaspora between supporters of the strikes, many of whom back Reza Pahlavi, and opponents who say the war strengthens Iran’s government and harms pro-democracy Iranians. Critics also accuse Tehran of using the conflict to intensify repression.