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Iranian-American activist and lifelong Democrat Moj Mahdara criticized members of her own party for their reaction to the United States and Israel’s military strikes on Iran during a live television appearance.

Mahdara, co-founder of the Iranian Diaspora Collective, spoke to CNN and urged Democrats to reconsider their stance, saying their focus on opposition to President Donald Trump has overshadowed national security concerns and support for the Iranian people.

During the broadcast, Mahdara said confronting the Iranian regime represented a pivotal moment for the Middle East and global security, likening it to historic geopolitical shifts. “This will be like ending the Soviet Union, the Berlin Wall,” she said. “This is a transformational moment for humankind — for security. And as an American, this is in our interest to complete it.”

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Mahdara argued that the Democratic Party’s response has been hampered by what she described as an excessive focus on Trump, rather than broader foreign policy imperatives.

“I think that it is imperative the Democratic Party wake up and get past their dislike of Donald Trump—President Trump—and their feelings about the international conflicts going on. This is about national security,” she said. “This is about what is possible in the Middle East.”

She continued by outlining what she sees as the broader geopolitical significance of confronting Tehran, pointing to relationships with Gulf states and global energy dynamics.

“This is about being a good partner to the Gulf States and what their aspirations are. This is about supporting the people of Venezuela. This is about dismembering our relationship with—or not dismembering—but resetting our relationship with China,” Mahdara said.

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Mahdara noted that a significant portion of Iranian oil production continued to go to China despite sanctions. “Right now, 55% of the oil production that Iran produces goes to China, despite sanctions.” She tied this economic dynamic to wider global struggles that she believes necessitate decisive action.

Addressing the broader implications for other global conflicts, Mahdara said confronting the Iranian regime could influence developments in Ukraine and other regions. “When you dismember and decapitate this regime, you are going to see a change in the Middle East, in Venezuela, in China, and in Ukraine,” she said.

Mahdara framed her remarks as coming from both a national security and humanitarian perspective, asserting that the Iranian people understand their government better than outside observers. “It is non-negotiable. It is not a want-to-have; it is a have-to-have. It’s not just for the Iranian people. I think you have to trust the Iranian people.”

Her comments also reflected frustration with what she described as ideological obstacles to decisive action, saying these issues have “caused a lot of problems for us worldwide.” She emphasized the need to seize what she views as an opportunity for transformative progress.

“So, I am a Democrat. I have been a huge Democrat. I am incredibly disappointed with my party. I do not see myself in them in this moment,” she said.

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