'I hate Trump but I support his war': why some Iranians celebrate this conflict

How do Iranians inside Iran feel about Trump’s war?


With no independent reporting allowed, an internet blackout in
place and harsh punishments for anyone who speaks out against the
regime, it’s hard to tell. But there are some voices getting out
- and some are happy about the American-Israeli attack. Sahar
Zand, an Iranian-British investigative journalist based in
London, shares messages from Iranians in the country who have
been speaking to her.


Plus, The Telegraph’s Global Health Security Editor Paul Nuki
joins from Beirut to talk about the latest in Israel’s escalating
war against Hezbollah and the death, damage and disruption it’s
causing on the ground. 


CONTRIBUTORS:


Venetia Rainey, co-host @venetiarainey


Arthur Scott-Geddes, co-host @ascottgeddes 


Sahar Zand, journalist @SaharZand


Producer: Peter Shevlin


Executive Producer: Louisa Wells


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CONTENT REFERENCED:


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https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/03/10/iran-horizontal-warfare-trap-trump-another-vietnam/


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https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/03/10/un-claims-700000-displaced-in-lebanon-after-israeli-bombing/


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