It is entirely appropriate to criticize Iran on its own merits. You can argue that it is hypocritical to do so, but it does nothing to mitigate the facts agains

It is entirely appropriate to criticize Iran on its own merits. You can argue that it is hypocritical to do so, but it does nothing to mitigate the facts against the Iranian government, which are many. And while it is true that there are executions in Texas, a lack of rights for gays in the US, etc, you wouldn't want to try to argue that Iranians have it better...or would you?