As things ramp up in #Iran, I think it is important to keep all the relevant context in mind. I have no doubt that most protesters there have legitimate grievances and Iran's government can be violent and repressive. The Shah's son is cosying up to the #US. Now #Trump is threatening #military action. There is a long track record of the #US also supporting repression and violence in #Iran. And the vast majority of US-backed regime changes make things worse for the local populations.