The Brief
- Iranian-Americans in Florida are petrified for their loved ones in their native country, but welcome the departure of Ayatollah Khomeini.
- In Florida, 13,000 Iranian-Americans currently live in the state, according to one estimate.
- They are concerned that the power vacuum could usher in an even more unsafe period for those who are eager for basic human rights.
CLEARWATER, Fla. – Iranian-Americans are relieved to see the fall of Ayatollah Khomeini, but so many questions remain about Iran’s future that they say it is not yet time for a full celebration.
What they’re saying:
Siavash Moradi, who owns an Iranian restaurant on Gulf-to-Bay in Clearwater, has been busy swiping on his phone since Saturday morning. And, that won’t let up until he hears something — anything — from his loved ones.…