Stop the War on Iran: A Call for Peace and Freedom!

The US–Israeli war against Iran has destroyed peace for the whole world and the working class. Thousands of people have been killed or injured, and thousands more have been forced to flee their homes. This war has damaged schools, hospitals, and the economy. The violence has spread across the Middle East, targeting civilians and even hitting refugee camps in Iraqi Kurdistan. We must act now to stop this war before Iran is destroyed like Gaza.

This is not a war for “freedom.” It is a war to protect U.S. power. The United States is facing a deep economic crisis and is losing its influence around the world. By starting this war, the U.S. is trying to stop the rise of rivals like China and Russia. The U.S. has failed in Iraq and Afghanistan, and now it is trying to use the Middle East to create a “new world order” that serves its own interests.

The U.S. and Israel claim they want to save the Iranian people from their government. This is a weak excuse. The working class and the people of Iran have been fighting the Islamic Republic for over 47 years. Movements like “Women, Life, Freedom” show that Iranians are already fighting for their own change.

For decades, U.S. policies have made life a “hell” for Iranians. These policies have helped the ruling class while the common people suffered from poverty and repression.

This war is a blow to the protest movement inside Iran. When bombs fall, people have to focus on surviving and protecting their families instead of protesting. War gives the Iranian leaders an excuse to use more violence and silence those who disagree with them.

Those who hope to gain power through U.S. and Israeli missiles are not helping the revolutionary aims of the Iranian people. They are acting as mercenaries. They are willing to risk the same deadly results we saw in Iraq, Syria, and Libya.

The U.S. and Israel might be able to overthrow a government through bombing, but they cannot bring peace or success. Just like in Iraq, they may win a military battle but fail to achieve anything better.

The Islamic Republic must be overthrown from the inside by the working class, the poor, and the revolutionary forces of the people of Iran. Only the people of Iran can build a future based on rights, freedom, and dignity.

We the International Federation of Iraq (IFIR):

• Call this a “reactionary war” because its only goal is to protect the power of the elite. It brings nothing but death and insecurity to the working class.

• Call on trade unions, refugee organisations, and women’s rights groups to raise their voices, organise actions, and pressure governments to stop this violence

• Demand an immediate end to all American and Israeli attacks. Stand against any imposed government in Iran and support the Iranian people’s struggle for freedom and equality.

International Federation of Iraqi Refugees-IFIR

20/03/2026