Tag: despotism

Stop the War on Iran – End the Repression

We strongly condemn the U.S. war with Iran under any pretense. Beyond the humanitarian catastrophe and economic devastation it would cause, the Trump administration’s latest threat to wage war on Iran violates both international law and U.S. law, which requires congressional authorization for the use of force. Recent experiences in Iraq, Libya, and Afghanistan demonstrate that U.S. military interventions produce immense human suffering, undermine prospects for democracy, and further destabilize the Middle East, regardless of whether they are waged in the name of regime change or “humanitarian intervention.”

Iran: The Domination of a Minority Over a Diverse Society

The back-breaking U.S. sanctions impact the lower classes far more than the theocratic regime or the IRGC. The major problem in Iran is the domination of an ideological minority over a diverse society. While the regime pours resources into regional ambitions, domestic discontent grows, poverty, repression, and a generation that rejects the politicization of religion. Most Iranians today overwhelmingly prioritize national interests. Palestinians have the right to their land, their country, and their sovereignty. U.S. military aid to Israel has been used to support acts of genocide and ethnic cleansing.