Many fans thought of The Valley: Persian Style cast members when the strikes on Iran began over the weekend. Most of the cast either came to the U.S. as small children or were born here after their parents fled Iran. Iran is their homeland, even though, overall, they have few memories of the place.
On February 28, Donald Trump confirmed that Iran’s 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei had died in an airstrike. In a statement calling him “one of the most evil people in history,” Trump added, “This is not only justice for the people of Iran, but for all great Americans.”
But does The Valley: Persian Style crew agree?
The United States striking Iran has divided Americans
The day following the announcement of Khamenei’s death, Tanin Nipkey posted via Instagram.
“I’ve had so many non-Iranian friends asking me whether the current situation is positive or negative,” she wrote. She added that the death of Khamenei, “the lunatic, murderer, torturer and devil … is truly the best thing that’s happened to our country in a very long time.”
Though she said this is a “moment of relief,” at the same time, she mourned “the innocent lives lost in the fight for our freedom.” Nevertheless, she continued, “There’s an incredible sense of hope among us.”
In his own Instagram post, castmate Reza Jackson celebrated the fall of the Supreme Leader. “02/28/26 – History is made!” he wrote. “The revolution is full motion. LEZGOOO!!! #iranrevolution.” Following Tanin’s lead, Reza added red, white and green hearts to his post, representing the colors of the Iranian flag.
Throughout the premiere season of The Valley: Persian Style, the cast has reflected the core values of their Persian culture, which esteems family, friendships and loyalty above all.
Meanwhile, a new poll suggests that Americans are more disapproving of the strikes.
The Valley: Persian Style airs Thursdays at 9/8c on Bravo. It streams the following day on Peacock.
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