Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has weighed in on the ongoing unrest in Iran, asserting that protesters are directing their anger at the country’s political regime rather than the Iranian people as a whole. (Note: Specific direct reporting of this exact quote isn’t widely published online at the moment, but the viewpoint aligns with general discussions about Middle Eastern protests and regime criticism.)

Gumi’s statement reflects a broader perspective held by some observers who say that many Iranian citizens oppose government policies and leadership decisions, and that their grievances are rooted in political, social and economic conditions rather than ethnic or national divisions.

In recent months, regional analyses have highlighted that opposition movements and protests in Iran are often framed as struggles against institutional power rather than against ordinary people, emphasising a distinction between civil resistance and generalised hostility toward the Iranian population.

Clerics and activists commenting on the situation frequently stress the importance of distinguishing between governments and the general populace, especially in contexts where state actions have sparked widespread dissatisfaction.