Iran Oct . 12, 2022 2100

Khamenei has declared war on the Iranian people and his regime will step up suppressive measures as protests pose an existential threat to the regime.   

There has been worldwide condemnation of the regime’s atrocities and many statements in support of the Iranian people’s revolution. These are necessary but insufficient. But the international community should go beyond condemnations and statements. It should recognize the Iranian people’s right to self-defense and overthrow the regime in its entirety. Any delay in recognizing this right would allow Iran’s clerical regime to continue its human rights violations while enjoying impunity.