"One thing that people feel powerless [about] is that [there's] nothing that they can do for the country, for people, from here. Most Iranian people he knows do not support the country's government."
"By targeting the infrastructure, we give the regime a false moral legitimacy to defend itself. A significant amount of the community was supportive of the U.S. military campaign in the hopes that it would bring about a regime change."
"The next 48 hours could really escalate this conflict strategically and dramatically. The tense negotiations are reaching a tipping point."
Iranian-Torontonians express deep concern for their families and homeland amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions. Many in the community feel powerless to help their country from abroad. Initially supportive of U.S. military action for regime change, sentiments have shifted due to threats against Iran's infrastructure. The Iranian community worries that such actions grant the regime moral legitimacy. A ceasefire proposal was rejected by Iran, and experts warn that the next 48 hours could significantly escalate the conflict.
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