Thread by @robsatloff

Since my earlier tweet on #IranProtests, I have been asked what the #Biden administration should do that would be constructive and supportive of the protestors, who may have been triggered by food prices but whose anger is much deeper and more profound. Here are 3 ideas: 1/5

1) @WhiteHouse should announce that, in accordance with longstanding policy, US pursuit of a new nuclear deal in no way constricts our right and duty to speak out in support of #Iranians exercising the universal right of free speech and assembly. 2/5

2) @POTUS should task #NSC to coordinate all-of-government support to help Iranians access the internet, circumventing #Iran’s draconian restrictions. This should include outreach to tech companies to assist/support online access for people of #Iran. 3/5

3) @POTUS - or at least @SecBlinken - should hold virtual meeting with families of jailed/injured/killed protestors to express support/condolences/commitment to universal rights and freedoms. 4/5

Those who argue that moves in support of brave #Iranians will impede a nuclear deal actually have it wrong; it’s far more likely that vocal measures such as these (and others) are not just the right thing to do but they likely tilt the balance in #Tehran toward a deal. 5/5