Tag: humanitarian intervention

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 at a Crossroads: Protests and Political Futures

The Islamic Republic bears direct responsibility for the bloodshed, and its Supreme Leader is the principal accused. Opponents of the Islamic Republic can be divided into two groups. The national opposition adheres to three core principles: non-intervention by foreign powers, rejection of domestic tyranny, and a peaceful, democratic transition away from the Islamic Republic. According to the second type of opposition, the Islamic Republic must be overthrown at any cost—even through foreign intervention, and internal armed conflict. A referendum on the constitution of the future system must be held.