Iranian-American lawyer blasts supporters of Islamic regime calling for war with Israel: ‘We want peace’

An Iranian-American lawyer and TikTok user has attacked the Islamic Republic regime and its supporters of war with Israel, arguing that ordinary Iranians “only want peace.”

Elica Le Bon, a British-born and US-educated lawyer who has over 300,000 followers across social media platforms, posted a video on TikTok on Sunday with a powerful anti-war message that went viral , attracting over a million views.

“Hi, Iranian woman here,” Le Bon says at the start of the clip. “It has become very obvious that you have not listened to anything we have had to say over the past two years, but I was wondering if you could just lend me a few minutes of your time in this ungodly hour to hear us out. NOW.”

Le Bon, who has used his online influence to combat Iranian propaganda and disinformation in recent years, blasted supporters of the Tehran regime for supporting the historic drone and missile attack on Israel on Saturday, arguing that it was an act of self-defense following an Israeli attack. strikes against Iranian embassy compound in Syria.

“In what capacity have you distorted history to make the Islamic Republic a victim? » Le Bon wondered, incredulous.

Le Bon drew a distinction between the Iranian nation and its ruling regime, insisting that what the hardline theocratic government does “is not a reflection of the Iranian people.”

“We have been clear about what we want, which is peace,” she proclaimed.

The influencer further criticized pro-Tehran commentators for turning a blind eye to mass protests led by Iranian women demanding reforms who are imprisoned and killed for their activism, only to turn out in force to support the attack on Israel.

“When we were shouting that they were killing Iranian women because they didn’t wear hijabs, where were you? » asked Le Bon. “When they were lynching Iranians from the cranes for protesting, where were you? When we were explaining that it was a terrorist occupying force, where were you?

“But suddenly everyone has graduated from Instagram law school to say that this is a violation of international law and that Iran has the right to defend itself,” he said. she upset.

Le Bon went on to assert that far from being a victim, the Islamic Republic of Iran was the aggressor responsible for creating “proxies of terrorism,” including Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza, and the Houthis in Yemen. , with the sole aim of promoting the region. instability.

“Did you think they were there to establish a system of public schooling and education, to feed the poor and house the homeless? Why did you think they were there? she remarked sarcastically.

Le Bon also bristled at Iran’s claim that Israel’s bombing of its compound in Damascus on April 1 was an act of war, pointing out that it occurred after Hamas launched an attack murder against Israel on October 7 and that Hezbollah had fired rockets. in northern Israel “almost daily”.

“The Iranians do not want war with Israel. We want peace with Israel. The Iranians in Iran came out and said it over and over again,” Le Bon said.

The Israeli government is reportedly considering retaliation after Saturday’s Iranian barrage that saw more than 300 drones and missiles rain down on its territory, leaving a 7-year-old girl seriously injured.

Israel’s European allies have urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his war cabinet to exercise restraint and avoid further escalation of conflict amid the ongoing war with Hamas.