The Iranian Americans for Liberty strongly condemn the sustained actions by the Islamic Republic of Iran to intimidate, arrest and silence Iranian teachers who are peacefully protesting throughout the country.

According to the reports, thousands of teachers have taken to the streets to peacefully protest their union demands and the Islamic Republic has responded by arresting and intimidating the teachers. These actions by the Islamic Republic are part of their playbook of censoring, oppressing and ultimately murdering their own citizens for peacefully protesting for their rights.

We stand with the Iranian people, and we will bring their voice(s) to the forefront even as the Islamic Republic tries to silence them. A strong response is needed not only from elected officials in the United States but also from the international community.