The Moral and Legal Reckoning: Why Supporters of Suppression Will Face Justice

The international principle of Universal Jurisdiction also means that supporters of suppression may not be safe even if they flee the country. Many nations now allow for the prosecution of individuals suspected of crimes against humanity, regardless of where the crime was committed. This creates a global net for those who think they can escape the consequences of their actions in Iran by moving abroad. The global Iranian diaspora and international human rights organizations are already working to identify these individuals, ensuring that the world becomes "smaller" for those who enabled the violence.