Categories South Caucasus Israeli regime under pressure of American public opinion Post author By Mike Nova Post date October 4, 2026 Listen to this article TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Once a cost-free position in Washington, backing Israel is now an electoral liability, as polls show Americans’ sympathy for Palestinians surpassing Israelis for the first time in decades. ← OpenAI safety leader David Robinson resigns-and says company culture is dangerous → Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has stepped down from the position which he has held since August 2024. No reason was given for the resignation, which comes as Iran’s economy faces pressure from the seven-month war with the United States. National Iranian Oil Company chief Hamid Bovard has been appointed acting minister according to state media reports.