Iranian tech workers in Silicon Valley call for action in Iran

Thousands of Iranians working for the biggest names in tech are calling for an end to the Islamic regime as ongoing bloodshed facing anti-government protesters in the country has become a flashpoint in the US.

A petition signed by founders, engineers and scientists working everywhere from Google and Meta to Amazon and Tesla had gathered 3,400 signatures, according to a post this week by tech founder and CEO Kooshiar Azimian.

“We stand with the people of Iran and call for the end to the Islamic regime,” a statement in the post read.

“This is a moment of urgency. We call on the United States and the free world to provide clear, strong, and public support for Iranian protesters.”

The group also endorsed exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi “as a unifying transition leader toward a free, secular, and democratic Iran.”

On Friday, Pahlavi warned there will be more violence against protesters if outside action isn’t immediately taken against the regime’s ruthless military force, as he urged President Trump to take action. 

The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) reported Wednesday that at least 2,615 people have been killed, while unconfirmed reports suggest the toll could be significantly higher.

Protests in Iran began when shopkeepers in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar took to the streets over the sharp drop in the value of the national currency on Dec. 28, 2025. The demonstrations quickly spread nationwide, evolving into broad anti-government protests fueled by severe economic conditions and calls for political reform.