'Iran is caught in a vice between two regimes of silence: War and repression'
- Posted on April 8, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
Franco-Iranian anthropologist Fariba Adelkhah examines Iran's complex geopolitical predicament, highlighting how international actors exploit the regime's internal weakening while disregarding humanitarian consequences. The analysis reveals a paradox where external interference and military conflicts intensify state repression, creating a dual crisis affecting civilian populations caught between authoritarian control and foreign interventionism.
'Iran is caught in a vice between two regimes of silence: War and repression'
OP-ED. Franco-Iranian anthropologist Fariba Adelkhah denounces those who rejoice at the weakening of the Iranian regime without acknowledging the violence of war and the dangers posed by contempt for international law and foreign interference.
