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Ali Soltani on military action and resistance groups in Iran

Mequon resident Ali Soltani, who fled Iran in the 1970s, considers prospects for United States forces to conduct a ground invasion of Iran and notes internal armed groups opposing the Iranian regime.

By Steven Potter | Here & Now

March 16, 2026 • Southeast Region

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Ali Soltani on prospects for a ground invasion of Iran and internal armed groups.

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