Recent protests in Iran are the deadliest since the 1979 revolution, drawing global attention. Iranians living abroad, especially in the US, share deep anxiety and fear for their families back home, worsened by internet shutdowns. Mahnaz, 36, said, “No one should have to wake up every day wondering whether their loved ones have been executed, imprisoned, or killed in the streets simply for demanding dignity and freedom.” Many Iranians speak of emotional devastation and constant fear. Fereshteh, 45, called the past weeks “emotionally devastating.” She said, “Many days I wake up terrified to check my phone, afraid of seeing bad news or learning that someone I love has been arrested, injured, or killed.” She added, “The regime has shown that it will respond only with bullets, prisons, and executions.” Many believe peaceful protests are not enough and that international military intervention might be the only way to end the violence. Ellie, 33, described feeling “an intense sense of survivor’s guilt” and warned, “A regime that suppresses its own people through violence, fear, and isolation does not remain a local problem.” She said ignoring the crisis only postpones a larger conflict. Many respondents believe words and sanctions have failed. Luna Houshmand, a software engineer, said, “If the world truly believes in human rights, it must move beyond statements and take real action.” Others hope for foreign assistance, recalling former US President Trump’s promise to help Iranians. Maryam Tehrani in Seattle wants “meaningful pressure on the Islamic Republic,” including sanctions and international isolation, while acknowledging military intervention is risky but necessary to protect civilians. Sahar Haddadian, a civil engineer, emphasized “no one wants war” but said, “You cannot negotiate with a regime that rules through terror.” She called for “real consequences for regime leaders” and steadfast support for Iranians seeking freedom. While some like Ellie, 42, in Colorado, oppose war, they admit “without some form of international intervention... it is difficult to see how this regime can be stopped.” Others express deep conflict about US involvement, fearing further harm to their families and country. An anonymous Iranian in California says peaceful protests met with mass bloodshed forces “impossible moral contradictions.” Tara, a 36-year-old engineer, fears intervention could lead to “more death and devastation” but sees no clear alternative to remove the regime’s hold on power. The voices of the Iranian diaspora reflect a painful choice between despair, hope, and the urgent need for global response amid one of Iran’s darkest chapters.