Stand With Iranians, Not Their Oppressors

For 46 years, the Islamic Republic of Iran has cast a long and menacing shadow across the globe. Its unchecked terrorism, relentless human rights abuses, and brutal repression have haunted the conscience of the international community. As a Western statesman and thinker, I watched with alarm as the United Nations General Assembly opened in New York, where President Masoud Pezeshkian’s delegation dared to speak on the world stage — even as his regime executes dissenters at a staggering rate.