In US, the Iranian diaspora contends with the Israel-Iran war and a fragile ceasefire
- A doctoral candidate in Detroit stated, "Iranian people deserve democracy and freedom," emphasizing that change cannot come through foreign military actions.
- The Iranian diaspora expressed concern for their loved ones amid the Israel-Iran conflict and fragile ceasefire, alongside worries about community divisions regarding the situation.
- Pajooh shared emotional distress over her mother's tears, stating, "When she calls me and cries, it’s a big thing..."
- There is a strong desire in the diaspora to achieve internal change, as they oppose external forces like Israel and the U.S. bringing about democracy through violence.
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Iran, the Pariah Nation
In this episode, VDH and Jack look at fallout from the Iran strike, the nature of the Iranian diaspora, the emotional toll the transgender issue has on parents, the removal of dams in California, the legacy of Sam Peckinpah, and more.
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The fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel is hanging in the balance, but between the far-right Israeli government and the regressive and extremist Iranian regime, its success could go either way
In Rockford, Iranian immigrants grapple with Iran-Israel war and ceasefire
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Iranian-born Jamil Khamisi lives in Rockford, but is concerned about the war between Iran and Israel, and believes the Iranian regime's policies are to blame, not its people. At his home in the southeast side of the city, Khamisi keeps an eye on news coming out of Iran, something he does more frequently since the country began trading attacks with Israel. "The Iranian [people] have nothing [to do] with this war. They don'…
Born and raised in Iran, Fariba Pajooh was detained in her country before coming to the United States. She wants to see change in her homeland, but not through Israeli missiles or American bombs.
During the fragile truce, five Danish-Iranians tell how the past two weeks of war have affected them and their families. One has been glued to the screen and has had a hard time finding hope. Another is disappointed with Trump, and a third has a cold relationship with what was once his homeland.
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