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Debra Messing Calls Out Activists Over Iran Protests

1/12/2026

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Debra Messing criticized activists for not supporting Iranian protesters in an Instagram video, which described the Iran situation as a "moral litmus test" for human rights supporters.
The video describes Iran as a moral test and notes protests have intensified due to a currency crash, leading to at least 572 deaths.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed support for the protesters and warned of a strong military response.
In the U.S., demonstrations in Los Angeles supported Iran, and no serious injuries were reported.

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Debra Messing criticized activists for not supporting Iranian protesters in an Instagram video, which described the Iran situation as a "moral litmus test" for human rights supporters.
The video describes Iran as a moral test and notes protests have intensified due to a currency crash, leading to at least 572 deaths.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed support for the protesters and warned of a strong military response.
In the U.S., demonstrations in Los Angeles supported Iran, and no serious injuries were reported.