An American Senator: The Islamic Republic Wants to Silence Freedom Seekers and Women with Fear and Death

Republican Senator Joni Ernst, at an event titled "Women on the Frontlines of Freedom," stated: "The Islamic Republic cannot be silenced with agreements and bribes; the enemies of democracy suppress their own people, and the regime ruling Iran seeks to silence freedom seekers and women with fear and death." She described Iranian women as the heroes of women worldwide and added: "The efforts of Iranian women and girls to attain freedom are commendable and worthy of praise." The "Freedom Award" ceremony is held annually by the McCain Institute and the International Republican Institute in Washington, D.C. This year's event is titled "Women on the Frontlines of Freedom," and the award is presented to the women and girls of Iran. Masih Alinejad, Nazanin Boniadi, and Mehrangiz Kar are present at the ceremony to receive the award on behalf of the fighting women and girls of Iran. Special Program: Women's Struggle Against the Government; Who Will Prevail in This Field? Mostafa Daneshgar: Iranian society is currently experiencing an "intellectual renaissance." The Women's Rights Award at the "Geneva Summit for Democracy and Human Rights" was awarded to Shima Babaei, a human rights activist. A legal official stated: "The cases of actors opposing compulsory hijab have moved out of the 'security state.'" The Islamic Republic's insistence on enforcing compulsory hijab continues; the civil resistance of Iranian women persists.