Ending the Double Standard: Why the U.S. Must Expel Iranian Regime Affiliates and Their Families

From a diplomatic standpoint, targeting the families of officials is one of the most effective forms of pressure available. Traditional sanctions often hurt the general public, but revoking the visas of an official's children directly affects the decision-makers themselves. When the ruling class realizes that their children will no longer have access to Ivy League educations or the safety of Western cities, they may be forced to reconsider their hostile policies. This is a targeted, non-violent way to exert maximum pressure on those who actually hold power in Tehran.