Iranian-born activist Amir Broomand is drawing parallels to major 20th-century conflicts to make the case that international intervention may be necessary to help topple Iran’s Islamic Republic, arguing that history has shown dictatorial regimes sometimes require external support to be defeated.
“We’ve seen this before in World War II, Korea, Vietnam—sometimes outside help is necessary for toppling dictators,” Broomand stated during his interview with CBN News, citing historical precedents where oppressed populations needed assistance from the international community to overcome authoritarian rule.
Broomand’s call comes amid what he and others are describing as a genocide perpetrated by the Iranian regime against its own people. “Everybody calls it a genocide. The numbers are different from 36,000 all the way up to 83,000 people,” he said, explaining the massive scale of casualties from recent protests and the government crackdown.
The activist emphasized that the Iranian people are determined to overthrow the regime regardless of outside assistance, but stressed that international help would significantly reduce the death toll. “People got to the point of no return. There is no way the people are going to put up with the current regime in Iran,” Broomand declared. However, he added a crucial caveat: “If the help gets there sooner than later, the death will be less, the damage will be controlled and will be less.”
According to Broomand, one key reason the Iranian people need external support is their fundamentally peaceful nature. “The people in Iran are very peaceful. It’s not like the other countries in the region, they never armed themselves,” he explained. This lack of armament, while reflecting admirable restraint, has made protesters vulnerable. “That was a reason government easily could kill so many of them,” he noted.
“They need help from outside to topple such a regime, and we know we experienced this in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, that sometimes help from outside of the country is necessary for toppling a dictator regime, especially in Iran in this situation,” Broomand reiterated, making his case for intervention.
Despite the grim circumstances and mounting casualties, Broomand reports that the people inside Iran remain hopeful and determined. “Whoever I talk to, they are hopeful. They are not disappointed yet. They’re praying day and night and they’re waiting,” he said, referring to expectations that promised help from President Trump may materialize. “We know President Trump promised the help is on its way, just keep on your protesting.”
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