Marjane Satrapi
1969–2026
“Even if you calculate it in the most cynical way, a democratic Iran is good for the whole world.
A democratic Iran is a mortal blow to Russia.
A democratic Iran is a mortal blow to Hamas.
The Islamic Republic is factually dead.
And they are extremely scared of us.
And they have to be scared of us.
Because we are bold, and we are strong, and we are brave.
And no matter what they do, no matter how many times they rape us physically, mentally, whatever they do, we will fight back.”
Erfan Soltani is scheduled to be executed by hanging in Iran in 48 hours.
He was arrested in Karaj on January 9 for taking part in the protests. His family was given just 10 minutes to say goodbye. No lawyer. No fair trial. Days later, the Islamic regime sentenced him to death.
Reports now warn the regime is preparing public hangings to terrorize the population. More than 10,000 protesters have been arrested since the start of the 2026 uprising. Many could face the same fate.
The only thing this regime fears is global scrutiny.
Be their voice. Share their names. Expose these crimes. Silence is a death sentence.
Thank you for persisting when hard. Thank you for creating when uncertain. Thank you for loving when temporary. Thank you for questioning when comfortable-ignorance easier.
Thank you for being afraid but continuing anyway.
And this, is AI