Iranian women have commanded attention across the world in recent years for their “Women, Life, Freedom” anti-regime protest movement. She is worried about both an escalation and a political or military settlement with the Iranian regime, which could cause it to retaliate against people inside the country. Moreover, she is worried about a crackdown against Iranians by Iranian security forces, including mass arrests, as happened last year. We celebrated, but we cried, we danced, and we mourned at the same time.”She hopes this is a step towards freedom. The Iranian people have shown, again and again, that they want dignity, accountability, and a democratic future.

Source: The Irish Times March 08, 2026 12:00 UTC