Supporters of a more nuanced approach, however, suggest that individuals should not be punished for the "sins of the father." Some commentators have questioned whether Safavi may have distanced herself from her father’s ideology or if she is seeking a life away from the regime's restrictions. This "escape" narrative is a common defense in such cases, yet skeptics counter that without a public denunciation of the IRGC or her father’s actions, her presence remains a symbol of the regime's "aghashzadeh"—the privileged children of the elite who enjoy Western luxuries while their parents' policies cause suffering at home.
