"The Iranian people live through their worst period of suffering in 47 years. Thousands are dead. Friends in Tehran hide in their homes, not able to go out for explosions and acid rain."
"The sounds of the regime's bullets were contrasted with the sounds of Iranians, singing and dancing, throwing away their mandatory veils and showing their hair. There was such joy to it."
"Since the US-Israeli war broke out, Iranian voices have been erased. They find themselves caught between western bombs and the oppression of their own regime."
"Tehran's prisons are now so full there is not enough food to go round, a friend tells me this week. The prisoners' families are in a total information blackout."
Writers have a responsibility to amplify the voices of the oppressed, particularly in Iran, where the population faces severe repression and violence. Thousands have died, and citizens live in fear of their government and foreign attacks. Despite the dangers, Iranians have protested for their rights, embodying resilience and hope. The situation is dire, with restricted internet access and overcrowded prisons. The fight for freedom in Iran is critical, and the call to share their stories remains urgent and necessary.
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