Why Iranian human rights groups remain silent as the Israel-Iran conflict escalates

Veteran human rights activists offer insights into the complex factors at play

Originally published on Global Voices

Iranian airstrikes on Israel on 1 October 2024 by Hanay. Source: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

A specter is haunting Iran — the threat of a full-fledged war with Israel, stirring fears of devastation reminiscent of Gaza and Lebanon. As tensions escalate, millions of Iranians face the risk of serious harm, either directly or indirectly. Yet, surprisingly, even...