Iran’s Resistance to US Human Rights Abuses in Muslim-Populated Countries: A Look Beyond the Hegemon
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Noam Chomsky, South Khorasan, Halliburton and Blackwater, Overseas Contingency Operations, Subcommittee, Human Rights Watch, RSII 1Abstract
This research paper explores the United States’ violations of human rights in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Syria, and Yemen, with a particular focus on Iran’s role as a resistive force against US hegemony in the region. The paper contends that US military interventions in these countries have resulted in extensive human rights violations, including the use of torture, suppression of political dissent, and civilian casualties. Iran, as a regional power, has actively challenged US dominance in the Middle East by opposing US interventions and supporting local resistance movements. Drawing on primary and secondary sources, the paper examines the strategies employed by Iran to resist US hegemony, including diplomatic efforts, economic sanctions, and military support for anti-US forces. Ultimately, the paper argues that Iran’s resistance has been instrumental in safeguarding human rights in the region by confronting US policies and amplifying the voices of the marginalized. As such, the paper recommends that the international community support Iran’s efforts to promote regional stability and respect for human rights, while holding the United States accountable for its actions in the Middle East.
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