“He Is a Liberator” Free Iranians Thank Trump, But Shia Muslims Chant “Death to America”

Lebanese-American conservative activist and author Brigitte Gabriel told Newsmax that President Trump “is a liberator and a hero around the world.”

She said she has been monitoring the press in the Middle East and reported widespread respect for America and for President Trump throughout the Arabic world, including in Lebanon, where Hezbollah is headquartered.

“You cannot believe the respect for America, the respect for President Trump,” she said, adding that even the majority of Lebanese are rejoicing at what President Trump did, though not the Shiite Muslims.

Gabriel described the moment as historic, arguing that Khomeini, the Ayatollah and supreme leader, had been an enormously influential and important figure in history. She said he was equivalent to Lenin, Joseph Stalin, or Mao Tse-Tung.

“And to take him out, this is changing, reshaping the world,” she said. “This is great news, and of course, Iranians are celebrating worldwide.”

“If you are a freedom-loving person anywhere throughout the world right now, you are rejoicing, unless you’re a Democrat in the United States,” she concluded.

A video posted by Real American Voices shows Iranians jubilant at the death of the Ayatollah Khamenei. They are dancing and marching in the streets as they praise President Trump, whom they credit with liberating them.

One woman told the camera, “You can’t imagine how we appreciate our country, our people. I’m really appreciative. We love you.” She added, “Thank you, Mr. President, Trump. God bless you. God bless America.”

Another protester addressed the camera, saying, “Thank you, Mr. President. Dear Mr. President Trump. Trump kill Khamenei.”

A man, clearly overwhelmed with emotion and choking back tears, said he was happy and repeatedly thanked President Trump. “I’m so happy. Thanks, Trump. Thanks, Trump. You are the best man in the world. I love you, Trump,” he said. He added that he wanted to thank President Trump for keeping his promise and freeing the people of Iran, whom he said have nothing to do with the government, which he described as a terrorist government. “We are not afraid. We are not afraid. We are not afraid of America.”

American liberals are crying, even staging “Hands Off Iran” protests, while freedom-loving Iranians could not be happier.

OANN news anchor Jack Posobiec explained that not everyone is celebrating.

He said that what viewers heard in Persian, or Farsi, was chanting “death to America” and mourning for the Ayatollah. While there are mass demonstrations in Tehran, he noted that in many cases the crowds are out in full force in support of the regime amid what he described as a moment of galvanization.

“So you’re seeing people in Iran who are opposed to the regime being galvanized,” he said. “You’re also seeing people who support the regime also being galvanized.”

According to Posobiec, “Iran is a mixed bag in terms of a country. There’s not one specific group that stands in opposition to the regime. There’s multiple opposition groups.”

Posobiec noted that Iran’s opposition landscape is fragmented, with no single figure able to consolidate leadership. He pointed to groups such as the MEK and its political umbrella, the NCRI, as well as Reza Pahlavi, the exiled crown prince. The MEK, one of the oldest and most controversial opposition movements, now operates largely from abroad and has limited support inside Iran.

The NCRI, led by Maryam Rajavi, has declared itself a provisional government and promotes a platform calling for the dissolution of the IRGC, a non-nuclear Iran, and a secular democratic republic. At the same time, Reza Pahlavi has positioned himself as a transitional figure advocating a national referendum and a secular parliamentary system rather than a return to absolute monarchy.

Despite these competing alternatives, Posobiec emphasized that the existing regime structure remains in place, including the civilian government, the mullahs, the regular army, and most importantly the IRGC. The Guard remains the decisive force and could attempt to seize control, back a successor such as Mojtaba Khamenei, or rally behind another cleric entirely.

With succession mechanisms likely already prepared, the future of Iran depends on how the IRGC and the clerical establishment choose to navigate the power vacuum.

For now, the people who suffered under the regime are hopeful that positive change will come. At the same time, Shia hardliners are pledging their unwavering allegiance to the system of oppression and chanting “death to America.”

The war is not yet over. A new, secular government has not been installed, and many questions remain. More bloodshed likely lies ahead.

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