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

Ultimately, the reason these individuals must be "corted" and held responsible is to prevent the recurrence of such violence in the future. Accountability serves as a powerful deterrent, sending a message to any future leaders or supporters that the people’s blood is not cheap and that justice may be delayed, but it will not be denied. By confronting the actions of those who stood against the peaceful protesters, the new Iran will affirm that its sovereignty belongs to its citizens, and those who betrayed that trust must answer for their choice to value power over human life.