Iran prefers conflict with US over peace to suppress internal uprising, human rights activist warns

A human rights activist warns that the Iranian regime prioritizes conflict with the US over peace to suppress internal uprisings. By utilizing friction in the Strait of Hormuz, the regime aims to distract its population from domestic unrest to ensure its own survival. This strategic focus on confrontation rather than diplomacy may exacerbate regional instability and hinder peace efforts, significantly impacting global geopolitical dynamics as the regime fears its own people more than US airstrikes.