Iran’s Brutal Crackdown Exacts Heavy Toll as US Military Postures Near Region

The grim reality unfolding in Iran is more than just a distant humanitarian crisis; it is a stark warning about the consequences of unchecked authoritarian brutality and the urgent need for America to maintain strength in its foreign posture. Activists report that Iran’s regime crackdown has already killed at least 5,002 people during protests against its oppressive rule—far surpassing any unrest seen in decades. This death toll emerges even as the Iranian government enforces an unprecedented internet blackout, silencing independent reports and tightening its grip on information. While families at home face inflation and insecurity, American leadership faces its own...