Who are the exiled Iranian groups backing US intervention?

Exiled Iranian opposition groups are urging protesters in Iran to seize state institutions, a call supported by Donald Trump. The news report, published on January 14, 2026, by Soraya Lennie, aims to identify and explain the goals of these exiled groups. The report explores the identities of these groups and their motivations for encouraging such actions within Iran. The article seeks to provide context to the ongoing protests and the external influences impacting the situation. It aims to clarify who these exiled groups are and what they hope to achieve through potential intervention.