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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mariam Fam

In US, the Iranian diaspora contends with the Israel-Iran war and a fragile ceasefire

Mideast Wars Iranian Americans - (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Born and raised in Iran, Fariba Pajooh, was detained in her country before coming to the United States. She wants to see changes in her homeland — but not by Israel firing missiles or the U.S. dropping bombs.

“Iranian people deserve democracy and freedom,” said the 45-year-old doctoral candidate in Detroit. “But real change cannot come through foreign military attacks, missiles and bombs. History has shown that democracy is not delivered by force.”

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