The Iranian Independent Filmmakers Association (IIFMA) backs US and Israeli attacks on Iran’s oppressive government and calls for the protection of civilians around the world. The statement talks about the regime’s harsh crackdowns, which led to the deaths of more than 40,000 people during protests in 2025.
After the uprising and massacre in January 2025, the IIFMA calls for humanitarian intervention. They want actions against officials to be prioritized while leaving innocent people alone. They want to stop “patriarchal violence” by speaking out against the regime’s nuclear spending, the effects of sanctions, and attacks on neighbors.
- The government left people defenseless and asked for help from around the world.
- Targeted strikes are necessary to stop the cycle of oppression.
- A plea for the protection of Iran’s people and sovereignty.
- Reports say that recent joint strikes killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, the army chief, and the defense minister. In response, Iran fired missiles at US bases and Israel. There are different reports of casualties, and some of them say that children and other civilians have died.
IIFMA supports the strikes, but Hollywood stars are said to be angry with President Trump. Earlier, 800 people who work in the film industry, including Marion Cotillard, spoke out against the killings of protesters in Iran. Jafar Panahi called for an end to violence between Israel and Iran, but he didn’t blame the Iranian government for it.
