Iran's 46th anniversary saw protests in Dehdasht, with demonstrators advocating for justice following the death of Mahsa Amini. This reflects a larger movement for human rights within the country. The Trump administration's renewed maximum pressure policy on Iran neglects human rights, marking a significant shift from previous approaches that linked human rights to U.S. security. Historical precedents illustrate the effectiveness of human rights diplomacy, and there's a call for Trump to include these considerations in nuclear talks with Iran to uphold U.S. credibility and moral obligation.
When the Islamic Republic of Iran marked its 46th anniversary in February, protests erupted in the remote southwestern city of Dehdasht. Iranians chanted anti-regime slogans and held signs.
The Trump administration has reinstated a maximum pressure policy designed to stop Tehran from developing a nuclear weapon and counter its influence abroad.
Decades of U.S. precedent show that upholding human rights has been integral to helping keep America secure. The Carter and Reagan administrations used human rights diplomacy.
Mr. Trump still has an opportunity arguably, an obligation to push for human rights as a central element of talks with Tehran.
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