Rebellion in Iran

[MT15]

This could use its own thread. Mods - move this if you must, but there is little traffic on the World Politics board, so I thought we could discuss this here.

I will admit, I am in awe of the bravery of the women of Iran.

Here is how it started:



Here’s how it’s going:

 

[UriUT]

I really hoped that we would have a world without those theocrats. A free and very innovative Iran would benefit our world.

 

[MT15]

I saw a tweet earlier today. It didn’t sound good. They are hitting the universities pretty hard.

 

[UriUT]

I saw a tweet earlier today. It didn’t sound good. They are hitting the universities pretty hard.

Despite this and the crack down, they are still protesting...possibly even openly revolting. They killed a few...dont know Farsi...basiji. Running them over. Overwhelm those firing on crowds and eventually killed them.

And then we have biden and his gaffes. A few days ago he declared we will free Iran. Iranians hate and mistrust our government. Even those who hate the Supreme leader. We can't make mistakes like this with this movement at a pivotal moment.

 

[MT15]

Protesting is still happening. And now in China as well.

 

[coldseat]

Protesting is still happening. And now in China as well.

Metaphorical God help them, because it is near impossible to wrest democracy from the hands of authoritative regime. That typically only happens with mass mob violence and a complete collapse/murder of the regime (ala the French Revolution). I don't see that happening in those to country, as much as I would like for it too.

If history is any lesson, those protest will likely eventually peter out and there will be a return to an even more authoritative state.

 

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Iranian general acknowledges over 300 dead in unrest

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Iranian general on Monday acknowledged that more than 300 people have been killed in the unrest surrounding nationwide protests, giving the first official word on casualties in two months.

apnews.com

 

[UriUT]

r/NewIran

r/NewIran: The official community of Iran, Iranians and the supporters of the new Iranian revolution. This is a place for all content and updates …

www.reddit.com

Lots of videos and news of the crackdown there. And it seems they'd appreciate more awareness of what's happening in Iran.

 

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Iran Shutting Down Morality Police,Official Says, After Months of Protests

The move appeared to be a concession to the protest movement that erupted after the death of Mahsa Amini, a young woman who was being held by the morality police for supposedly violating Islamic dress rules.

www.nytimes.com

The morality police “was abolished by the same authorities who installed it,” the statement by Attorney General Mohammad Javad Montazeri said, according to state media reports. But he went on to suggest that the judiciary would still enforce restrictions on “social behavior.” He also indicated that the authorities were reviewing the head scarf regulations.

But it was not immediately clear what impact these changes would have on enforcement of the dress code or whether the authorities were planning to relax the hijab law, which remained in place.

 

[zztop]

if anyone is curious what is going on over there

Iran's brutal protest crackdown: Child detainees subjected to torture

Children, some as young as 12 years old, have been subjected to torture, including flogging, electric shocks, rape and other forms of sexual violence, all to suppress their participation in nationwide protests.

www.amnesty.org

I also found this site which seems to cover the protests and other events in the general geographic area

Iran Protests

Latest Iran News. Premier source of in-depth news, analysis, insights, and opinions on Iran by native and non-native journalists and experts. Latest News on Iran. Covers Politics, Economy, Foreign Policy, Nuclear and Military issues.

www.iranintl.com