Iran and U.S. Tensions: Yemeni Writer Describes External Pressure Behind Recent Unrest

She says Iran is targeted because of its religious identity, its resistance to foreign domination, and its support for oppressed groups in the region.

According to her, Iran faces military, political, and economic pressure from the United States and Israel, as well as foreign interference in its internal affairs.

She asserts that Israel has recently intensified covert activities inside Iran, while the United States continues to influence public sentiment and impose economic restrictions. Al‑Ahdal compares U.S. actions to “a killer attending the victim’s funeral,” arguing that Washington’s sanctions and trade penalties have contributed to economic hardship in Iran.
She also criticizes some Arab governments for supporting U.S. policies, suggesting that without regional backing, Washington would not be able to exert such pressure.
In her view, former U.S. President Donald Trump ultimately failed to weaken Iran, despite aggressive policies.
She notes that European governments initially tolerated Trump’s approach but later faced its consequences, including new tariffs imposed on several European countries over disputes such as the Greenland issue.
Overall, the commentary portrays Iran as a country under continuous external pressure, while framing U.S. and Israeli actions as part of a broader geopolitical struggle.