Iranian activist Masih Alinejad publicly criticized former US Vice President Kamala Harris in a harsh social media post, questioning her stance on women’s rights and accusing her of remaining silent during mass killings before criticizing US attacks on Iran.In a post directed at Harris onThe post quickly gained traction and generated strong reactions online amid heated debate over US and Israeli military action against Iran.
Alinejad, a long-time critic of Iran’s clerical leadership, recently posted an emotional video reacting to the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.“You are finally dead, you are finally gone, Ali Khamenei,” he said in the clip, his voice breaking. She was also seen hugging strangers in New York, gestures she later described as acts of survival rather than celebration.Alinejad has consistently urged Western governments to take a harder line against Tehran and criticized what she sees as inconsistent support for Iranian women protesting state repression.
What Harris said about the attacks on Iran
Harris criticized the president donald trump about the recent strikes while speaking in Madison, Wisconsin, on March 1 during a promotional tour for his memoir “107 Days.”He called the attacks an unauthorized “war of choice” and accused Trump of dragging the United States into a conflict without congressional approval.“Over the last 48 hours, Donald Trump has dragged America into a war we don’t want,” Harris said. He added that he opposed a regime change war in Iran and described the operation as a “dangerous and unnecessary gamble” with American lives.At the same time, Harris acknowledged that Iran remains a serious threat and said the country “should never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon.” He argued that American troops deserve leadership marked by “firmness and discipline.”Harris also disputed Trump’s claim that Operation Midnight Hammer had “totally and completely destroyed” Iran’s nuclear facilities. While Trump said the enrichment sites were destroyed, intelligence assessments suggested the attacks may have set back Iran’s nuclear program by months to a few years, rather than eliminating it entirely.
Who is Masih Alinejad?
Born on September 11, 1976 in northern Iran, Alinejad began her career as a journalist in 2001, writing for reformist newspapers such as Hambastegi and Shargh. After the controversial 2009 Iranian presidential election and subsequent protests, he left Iran and then settled in New York.She became internationally known for launching the My Stealthy Freedom campaign in 2014, encouraging Iranian women to share unveiled photos in protest against mandatory hijab laws. The movement later expanded to initiatives such as White Wednesdays and My Camera is My Weapon, positioning social media as a form of civil resistance.Alinejad presents “Tablet” on Voice of America’s Persian service and has collaborated with media outlets such as The New York Times. His memoirs, The Wind in My Hair, became a bestseller. She has received multiple international honors, including the Geneva Summit Award and recognition as Time’s Woman of the Year.