by Dennis Augustine
As the ceasefire nears its end, the world watches a defining moment unfold. The Iranian people are not our enemy—they are among the primary victims of this regime, which has ruled through fear, executions, corruption, and oppression since 1979.
Military analysts suggest the regime’s political threats may be more bluff than strength. Their command and control systems have been badly damaged, and internal divisions are surfacing. Those who once acted with impunity now face accountability.
The hope should not be the destruction of bridges, pipelines, or the suffering of ordinary citizens. The goal should be precise action against those responsible for terror, torture, and crimes against their own people—while preserving the nation itself for a better future.
The Iranian people have shown extraordinary courage, especially the young women and men who risked everything in the protests for freedom. Their voices matter. Their future matters.
Imagine an Iran free from extremism—where Persians, Jews, Arabs, Muslims, and all peoples of the region can live in dignity, trade openly, and build lasting peace together. Imagine the people of Iran and the people of Israel, who have both marched and spoken out around the world, helping create a new chapter for the Middle East.
This moment is bigger than war. It is about whether tyranny continues—or whether freedom finally has its day. We gave peace every chance for decades. But peace without freedom is only delay.
“You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one.” — John Lennon
