On the third anniversary of her savage murder, we honor the memory of Mahsa Zhina Amini, whose young life was cut short by the Islamic Republic of Iran.
For 46 years, the Islamic Republic has ruled through torture and execution, silencing dissent with public executions and beatings. While the Islamic Republic pours money into exporting terror, it neglects its own people, leaving them to suffer shortages of water and electricity, poverty, and crumbling infrastructure. Iran should be one of the wealthiest nations in the world. Instead, its future has been squandered by a corrupt ruling class.
The United States stands with the people of Iran in their calls for dignity and a better life. We will continue to apply maximum pressure on the Islamic Republic, ensuring it is held accountable for actions against its people and against its neighbors.
Mahsa's name will never be forgotten. Her murder, along with so many others, is a damning indictment of the Islamic Republic's crimes against humanity. The United States will continue to work with allies and partners around the world to ensure that the regime's atrocities are met with accountability, justice, and resolve.
