As Iran Protesters Demand Regime Change, How Should West Respond? - 1 minute read
LONDON -
Anti-government demonstrations continue across Iran following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody last month. She was arrested by Iran's morality police for inappropriate clothing. Where can the protests lead and how should the West respond?
Wall of fear
"This moment is the result of the Islamic Republic's mistakes," said Iran analyst Ali Vaez of the International Crisis Group. “In fact, the Islamic Republic and its leadership are the leaders of this movement simply because they have pushed society to its limits. Not only have the Iranian people suffered an economic decline over the last decade due to mismanagement, corruption and sanctions, but their quality of life is decreasing every day," Vaez told the AP...