A historic uprising is unfolding in Iran, where citizens are challenging decades of repression under the Islamic regime. This movement is shattering long-held narratives about the Middle East, particularly the idea that Israel is the region's main source of instability. The article argues that the true drivers of violence and oppression are jihadist movements, not Israel, and credits Israel with weakening Iran's regime and supporting vulnerable minorities. It also contends that Iran's current regime did not rise organically but was the result of a coalition between socialists and Islamists, a pattern repeating elsewhere. The piece concludes by asserting that a strong Israel is essential for regional stability and the protection of minorities, and calls for solidarity with both Israel and the Iranian protestors as history unfolds.