Strong tailwind
Outside moral support is much appreciated by Iranian people. History has proven in Iran’s case that outside influence has played a significant role in bringing change. Many still remember Jimmy Carter’s policy of supporting human rights in Iran at the time of former Iranian dictator in the late 70s.
In today’s Iran outside help can come as strong tailwind in terms of dropping the failed and dangerous appeasement policy toward the theocratic regime in Tehran. The US Treasury’s blacklisting of some suppressive security forces which have been directly involved in crushing street protests such as Ansar-e Hezbollah, although symbolic, leaves a heartwarming impression on protesters.
The notorious Evin Prison in Tehran was also added to the list of US sanctions for torturing and killing prisoners. Focusing on human rights violations in Iran for years has been largely an occupation of human rights groups such as Amnesty International.
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