- Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and over 100 Iranians in the UK have urged Sir Keir Starmer not to deepen involvement in the Iran conflict, warning that it would strengthen the Tehran regime.
- The letter, signed by former political prisoners and prominent figures, argues that attacking Iran would “entrench the authoritarians” and play into the regime's narrative of fighting Western imperialism.
- Signatories propose peaceful measures to support internal opposition, such as providing Starlink to counter communication blackouts and protecting political prisoners, rather than military intervention.
- The appeal follows the recent death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reportedly killed by Israeli air strikes, and his succession by his son, Mojtaba Khamenei.
- The letter criticises Israel's assassination policy, saying that while they despise the former leader, his death by an alleged war criminal like Mr Netanyahu immortalises him rather than bringing justice.
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