Americans don’t want Iranians killed. As long as they’re hipsters

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Viral videos of young, modern Iranians in Tehran have sparked surprise and increased sympathy among Western viewers, challenging long-held stereotypes of the country. This reaction highlights a tendency to empathize more with those perceived as similar, influencing perceptions of the ongoing conflict.

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Submitted by Barry Malone on Tue, 04/21/2026 - 13:38 Like images of Ukrainian refugees, Iranian viral clips suggest that some only care about the slaughter of people who look like them A young Iranian woman carries a national flag as she arrives to participate in a pro-government rally in southern Tehran, Iran on 17 April, 2026 (Reuters) On Was it the guy in the dungarees with the Vans sneakers? Maybe the girl with the nose piercing? Or the one with the pink hair? The parade of achingly cool sun

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