Iranians Ask Trump: ‘Where Is the Freedom We Were Promised?’
Eight months on from U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, what became of those who would overturn the Islamic Republic and live free?
Iranians are questioning President Trump's promise of freedom, as they grapple with the aftermath of recent U.S.-Israeli strikes that decapitated the leadership of the Islamic Republic. The Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi's impassioned calls for resistance eight months ago seem to have faded into the past, as Iran's internal security forces remain resilient.
The regime's ability to cling to power, despite the regime's leadership changes, highlights the challenges faced by those advocating for regime change. The people of Iran feel let down by the U.S., who now appear to be more interested in controlling the situation rather than fostering genuine democratic change.
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