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#Iran’s protests have continued for four weeks, heading into their second month. These nationwide rallies are unprecedented in many ways & call for regime change in Iran by the people of Iran.
#IranRevolution2022
#مهسا_امینی
#آزادی_آزادی_آزادی
heshmatalavi.substack.com/p/how-irans-pr…
1)
#Iran’s protests have continued for four weeks, heading into their second month. These nationwide rallies are unprecedented in many ways & call for regime change in Iran by the people of Iran.
#IranRevolution2022
#مهسا_امینی
#آزادی_آزادی_آزادی
heshmatalavi.substack.com/p/how-irans-pr…
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Sparked by the murder of #MahsaAmini for “not properly covering her hair,” protests have escalated far beyond the hijab & women's rights.
People in 177 cities across Iran are chanting:
“Death to Khamenei!”
“Death to the dictator!”
“Mullahs get lost!”
Sparked by the murder of #MahsaAmini for “not properly covering her hair,” protests have escalated far beyond the hijab & women's rights.
People in 177 cities across Iran are chanting:
“Death to Khamenei!”
“Death to the dictator!”
“Mullahs get lost!”
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There are strikes in the Abadan oil refinery, a petrochemical site in Asaluyeh, merchants in Kurdish provinces, and storeowners in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar.
These are #Iran's economic lifelines and regime officials take such signals very seriously.
There are strikes in the Abadan oil refinery, a petrochemical site in Asaluyeh, merchants in Kurdish provinces, and storeowners in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar.
These are #Iran's economic lifelines and regime officials take such signals very seriously.
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And the regime is not holding back.
Kurdish cities of Kurdistan, Kermanshah & West Azerbaijan are described as "war zones".
On Sep 30, authorities massacred ~100 worshippers in Zahedan of Sistan & Baluchestan Province. More than 300 were wounded.
And the regime is not holding back.
Kurdish cities of Kurdistan, Kermanshah & West Azerbaijan are described as "war zones".
On Sep 30, authorities massacred ~100 worshippers in Zahedan of Sistan & Baluchestan Province. More than 300 were wounded.
https://twitter.com/IranNW/status/1575822931208196100
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What makes this uprising different?
One may think the November 2019 protests, during which the regime killed over 1,500 protesters, was more intense. However, there are a few important matters that need to be taken into consideration now in 2022.
#IranRevolution2022
What makes this uprising different?
One may think the November 2019 protests, during which the regime killed over 1,500 protesters, was more intense. However, there are a few important matters that need to be taken into consideration now in 2022.
#IranRevolution2022
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Even locals in Tehran’s rich uptown areas are involved. This is unprecedented as we have usually seen the middle- or lower-class in #Iran's streets. Protests now involve people from all walks of life & especially women who are often leading the rallies.
Even locals in Tehran’s rich uptown areas are involved. This is unprecedented as we have usually seen the middle- or lower-class in #Iran's streets. Protests now involve people from all walks of life & especially women who are often leading the rallies.
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No nuclear deal with #Iran is foreseen.
In the U.S., if Reps gain control of the House and/or Senate, Tehran will recalculate.
If Dems maintain control, the regime still needs to quell the current protests.
Investors will not risk assets in turmoil.
No nuclear deal with #Iran is foreseen.
In the U.S., if Reps gain control of the House and/or Senate, Tehran will recalculate.
If Dems maintain control, the regime still needs to quell the current protests.
Investors will not risk assets in turmoil.
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There is a misinterpretation of #Iran’s protests by mainstream media & regime apologists/lobbyists in downgrading these protests to the subjects of hijab, women’s rights, and change in the regime’s related laws.
Nothing could be further from the truth.
heshmatalavi.substack.com/p/how-mainstre…
There is a misinterpretation of #Iran’s protests by mainstream media & regime apologists/lobbyists in downgrading these protests to the subjects of hijab, women’s rights, and change in the regime’s related laws.
Nothing could be further from the truth.
heshmatalavi.substack.com/p/how-mainstre…
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#Iran’s people want regime change. This is on our shoulders & any type of direct foreign intervention would be counterproductive.
There is no need for a single dollar or euro; no need for a single bullet or weapon; and no need for any boots on the ground.
#IranRevolution2022
#Iran’s people want regime change. This is on our shoulders & any type of direct foreign intervention would be counterproductive.
There is no need for a single dollar or euro; no need for a single bullet or weapon; and no need for any boots on the ground.
#IranRevolution2022
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The coming months will be imperative for both the mullahs to contain #Iran's expanding protests & for the people to continue building on their current momentum with the ultimate goal of toppling this regime in its entirety.
#IranRevolution2022
The coming months will be imperative for both the mullahs to contain #Iran's expanding protests & for the people to continue building on their current momentum with the ultimate goal of toppling this regime in its entirety.
#IranRevolution2022
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