June 13, 2026

To my fellow Iranians, my readers, and compatriots

When we look across our homeland today, we see a landscape of profound pain, deep fractures, and immense sacrifice. In the face of such systematic suffering, it is completely natural—deeply human—to look outward at the international community and ask the agonizing question that has echoed through our households for years: Why does the world watch and do nothing? Why is there no meaningful reaction to our pain by the friends of freedom?

It is a question born of heartbreak. But if we, the people of Iran, are to move from the position of victims of history to the authors of our own destiny, we must confront a sobering, unvarnished truth.

The world is not a Santa Claus of global benevolence. International relations are not governed by morality, sentimentality, or a universal conscience. They are governed by Realpolitik—a cold, transactional calculus of national interests, resource security, corporate profit, and the balance of global power.

When foreign capitals look at Iran, they do not see our tears; they do not see 42,000 peaceful protesters gunned down in two days, they do not see 40 million Iranians living under the poverty line in one of the richest countries in the world, they do not see the Evin prison torture chambers, they do not see millions of our six year old school girls forced to wear hijab in schools. They see a ledger of strategic variables. To guide our collective energy toward true liberation from all forms of dictatorship, we must understand the four cold pillars that shape global policy toward our beloved nation.

1. The Myth of Universal Human Rights vs. Global Energy Security

Western democracies frequently speak the noble language of human rights. But while ordinary citizens in those countries may feel genuine empathy for us, their governments use human rights only as a tool of statecraft, not a moral absolute.

The global economy runs on predictability and energy. Iran sits atop some of the world’s largest oil and gas reserves, and it borders the Strait of Hormuz—a maritime chokepoint through which 20% of the world’s petroleum passes daily. A major disruption there spikes global inflation, destabilizes Western markets, and loses elections for politicians in Washington, Brussels, London or Paris.

Therefore, foreign powers balance their rhetorical support for our freedom against their own economic survival. Sanctions are rarely implemented to rescue a population from brutal dictators; they are designed to degrade an adversary's economic capacity or force a regime to the negotiating table over nuclear, oil and gas deals, geopolitics or military matters. To foreign strategists, the resulting civilian suffering is viewed merely as a lever of pressure or regrettable collateral damage.

2. The Great Power Chessboard

Iran is not viewed by the world in isolation. It is treated as a piece on a massive chessboard where global superpowers compete for dominance.

Beijing’s Ledger: China views Iran as a market, an energy supplier, and a strategic anchor for its Belt and Road Initiative.

Moscow’s Tactical Alliance: Russia relies on Iran as a partner to bypass sanctions and preserve wartime alignments.

The West's Risk Management: The United States and Europe fear that pushing too hard risks escalation, nuclear proliferation, or regional war, and therefore often tolerate a contained but brutal status quo.

3. Nuclear Proliferation and the Proxy Threat

Preventing the Islamist regime from developing nuclear weapons remains a top priority for Western and regional powers. This focus distorts international diplomacy; major powers often tone down public criticism of domestic crackdowns to keep diplomatic lines open regarding nuclear negotiations.

Furthermore, Iran's network of regional proxies—across Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq, and Syria—means foreign governments view the regime primarily through the lens of regional containment and risk management.

The Path Forward: Our Best Friend is Ourselves

Recognizing this reality is not a cause for despair; it is empowering. The world’s indifference is not a reflection of Iran's worth but of how global machinery is designed. Expecting a foreign government or international savior to rescue us is a dangerous illusion.

History teaches that lasting and free societies are built from the inside out. Our best friends are looking back at us in the mirror. We must rely on ourselves, organize, unite, and build the intellectual and structural foundations for the free Iran we deserve.

JOIN THE LIBERAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF IRAN, TODAY.

God Bless Iran and Iranians.

Freydoon Khoie
Chairman