Revolution against Israel, US, and the West binds progressives to Iran - opinion

For some on the Left, Iran, a theocratic regime that hangs women, executes homosexuals, is a symbol of resistance against Israel, against America, against 'Western hegemony.'

A man shouts slogans as he holds an image of revolutionary hero Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara during the International Workers’ Day celebration in Havana, Cuba, May 1, 2024

(photo credit: REUTERS/ALEXANDRE MENEGHINI)

BySAMUEL J. HYDE

JUNE 3, 2025 13:20

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Revolution against Israel, US, and the West binds progressives to Iran - opinion

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Revolution against Israel, US, and the West binds progressives to Iran - opinion

For some on the Left, Iran, a theocratic regime that hangs women, executes homosexuals, is a symbol of resistance against Israel, against America, against 'Western hegemony.'

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