While strolling through Los Gatos Town Plaza with Cecile and our son Jason, we came across a peaceful gathering of Iranian-Americans. Holding American, Iranian, and Israeli flags, they voiced support for Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and called for a Free Iran—firmly rejecting negotiations with the Islamic regime.
by Dennis Augustine
They spoke of 45 years of clerical oppression and how true reform is impossible under the grip of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Their hopes are pinned on Pahlavi, who represents a secular, democratic vision for Iran.
In a historic gesture, Reza Pahlavi visited Israel in April 2023. He prayed at the Western Wall in Jerusalem and joined Holocaust Remembrance Day at Yad Vashem, standing in solidarity with Israeli leaders. At the Wall, he recited Psalms and wrote in the guestbook: “For peace, freedom, serenity, human dignity, and living together. I salute the people of Iran and Israel.”
He honored the ancient ties between Persians and Jews, invoking Cyrus the Great’s liberation of the Jewish people. He also visited the Baha’i World Centre and met with Israeli officials to discuss future cooperation.
Back in the U.S., there’s growing bipartisan support for the Maximum Pressure Act, aimed at holding the Iranian regime accountable through sanctions and oversight—sending a message that Americans stand with the Iranian people.
From the streets of Iran to the stones of Jerusalem and the halls of Congress, a global movement is rising—one rooted in dignity, justice, and hope. It surged anew after the tragic death of Mahsa Amini, who was arrested and beaten for allegedly wearing her hijab improperly.
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