"The expectation that the war be celebrated reflects a troubling normalization of violence, where the bombing of cities and murder of children are seen as necessary for freedom."
"Support for the grotesquely branded Operation Epic Fury persists among significant segments of the Iranian diaspora, often articulated with a sense of moral clarity."
"The framing of war as a condition to be embraced rather than a tragedy to be resisted reveals a disturbing shift in how violence is perceived within the diaspora."
A message from a childhood friend highlights the normalization and celebration of the US/Israeli war on Iran, particularly after a bombing that killed children. This perspective views the destruction and violence as necessary for freedom, blurring the lines between foreign intervention and democratic mobilization. The support for the war persists among segments of the Iranian diaspora, despite its unpopularity globally. Initial polling showed divided opinions among Iranian Americans, but recent data indicates a decline in support for military intervention.
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