American Lawmakers React to Ongoing Anti-Government Protests in Iran: The Day of Liberation is Approaching Quickly

As anti-government protests continue in Iran, several lawmakers from both parties in the U.S. Congress expressed support for the Iranian people and condemned the repressive policies of the Islamic Republic through messages on the social media platform 'X'. Tom McClintock, a Republican representative from California, wrote in a message on his official account: 'The people of Iran have suffered for a long time. Freedom and justice go hand in hand. The freedom of the Iranian people means the realization of justice against Iran's dictators, and the day of liberation for Iran is approaching quickly.' Nancy Mace, a Republican representative from South Carolina, also addressed the Iranian people in a message: '[Your] courage is louder than terrorism, tyranny, and fear. The world sees you, the world supports you, and we believe in you.' She added: 'Freedom will prevail.' Senator Pete Ricketts, a Republican from Nebraska, emphasized in a statement: 'We must continue to increase pressure on the Ayatollah and his gang of thugs while supporting the brave people of Iran who risk their lives for freedom.' He called the Islamic Republic a 'corrupt and terrorist regime' that 'ruthlessly suppresses and kills its own people.' He added that it is clear this regime 'is willing to sacrifice the livelihoods of every Iranian to remain in power.' Meanwhile, Brendan Boyle, a Democratic representative from Pennsylvania, wrote on social media that witnessing the courage of many Iranians protesting against the 'brutal regime' is inspiring. Officials and members of Congress from both parties in the U.S. have also supported the popular protests in Iran in recent days. Mike Waltz, a Republican representative and former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, said: 'The people of Iran want freedom and have suffered for years under the Ayatollahs.' Roger Wicker, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, also stated that Iranians have taken to the streets in response to 'economic devastation caused by terrorism-supporting leadership' and must be supported for 'wise and accountable leadership.' Joe Wilson, a senior Republican member of the House of Representatives, expressed hope that the people of Iran could also free themselves from dictatorship, recalling the fate of Bashar al-Assad. Democrat Brad Sherman also wrote in a statement: 'The people of Iran have once again taken to the streets to protest against a repressive regime; a regime that consumes the country's resources for endless proxy wars in the region.' In recent days, the U.S. State Department and several American figures and politicians have also reacted to the expansion of protests in Iran in separate statements and messages, expressing support for the protesting people. The Persian account of the U.S. State Department also wrote on social media that as the value of the Iranian currency has fallen to its lowest historical level against the dollar, hundreds gathered in the Grand Bazaar of Tehran to protest the economic conditions. The State Department emphasized that 'brave Iranians continue to raise their voices despite violence and the presence of security forces,' urging the Iranian authorities to respect the fundamental rights of the people and their legitimate demands instead of suppressing them.