Iranian Independent Filmmakers Association (IIFMA) has issued a statement supporting "targeted actions" against government officials and oppressive agents following a joint military operation by the United States and Israel in Iran on Feb 28 that resulted in the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The group also called for the protection of the civilian population of Iran. The IIFMA was founded in 2022 following the Women, Life, Freedom movement and claims to be made up of members of Iran’s disident filmmaking community. The statement comes after the U.S. and Israel began a surprise military operation in Iran, resulting in missile strikes in Tehran and across the country.