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

Regime leaders in Iran are more content to see continued confrontation with the United States and its Gulf neighbors rather than pursuing peace in an effort to keep their disenchanted population at bay, one expert says.

U.S. forces have launched airstrikes against Iran in recent days following a brief pause in hostilities amid renewed flare-ups in the Strait of Hormuz.

Tehran isn't as concerned about military action against the country, but rather discontent among Iranians, Dr. Majid Sadeghpour...