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Googoosh Urges Global Support Amid Iran's Crisis

1/15/2026

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Googoosh Seeks Support

Googoosh has called for international support for Iran amid a deadly crackdown, sending a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump.
She highlights suffering from poverty, censorship, and violence and notes the protests began after Mahsa Amini's death in 2022.
Iranian filmmakers Jafar Panahi and Mohammad Rasoulof urge the international community to monitor the situation and keep channels open, warning silence could have dire consequences.

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Protesters Challenge Regime

Iranian protests have escalated into a nationwide revolt against the theocratic regime, driven by economic collapse.
Citizens reclaim pre-revolutionary symbols, such as the Lion and Sun flag.
Protesters use phone torches to signal defiance during internet blackouts.
Thousands have been killed or detained, reflecting state violence despite restrictions.
A viral video shows a cleric denouncing the regime, signaling growing dissent.

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Googoosh Seeks Support

Googoosh has called for international support for Iran amid a deadly crackdown, sending a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump.
She highlights suffering from poverty, censorship, and violence and notes the protests began after Mahsa Amini's death in 2022.
Iranian filmmakers Jafar Panahi and Mohammad Rasoulof urge the international community to monitor the situation and keep channels open, warning silence could have dire consequences.

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