Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz says the U.S. should consider arming Iranian protesters so they can rise up against the regime. Alex Vatanka, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, reacts to the remarks.
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Ted Cruz says U.S. should arm Iranian protesters for an uprising. Is that plan realistic?
Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz says the U.S. should consider arming Iranian protesters so they can rise up against the regime. Alex Vatanka, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, reacts to the remarks.
Published August 7, 2026, 6:56 PM
Updated August 7, 2026, 7:19 PM4.9K
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