Erfan Fard
In the realm of politics, nothing is ever entirely predictable. However, as the anniversary of Mahsa’s tragic death approaches, one thing is certain: it won’t be an easy day for Iran. The cauldron of Iranian society is seething, and the once-mighty Islamic Republic is now a lifeless specter haunting the hearts of the Iranian people, who yearn to lay it to rest.
There’s a pervasive yearning for change, but the revolutionary spirit has yet to coalesce into a unified force capable of toppling the oppressive regime. The struggle lacks the 100% cohesion often sought in movements against authoritarian rule.
In recent weeks, the government has unleashed a fresh wave of arrests and threats, casting a pall of insecurity across the nation. The atmosphere in cities is laden with military and security presence, as the government contemplates draconian measures to quell any potential unrest.
The Iranian people aspire to a peaceful movement for change, but the government’s response is characterized by brutality and repression, articulated in the language of bullets and fire. Society may appear adrift, but beneath the surface, an old wound is being reopened.
On the surface, the prospects for organized gatherings seem slim, with the Iranian people appearing scattered. Yet, the unpredictability of the Iranian populace should not be underestimated.
For years, Iranians have endured a simmering cauldron of anger and frustration, coupled with the patience to withstand suffering, poverty, and oppression. However, Mahsa’s anniversary marks a new chapter in their struggle against the oppressive regime, and in the end, they will emerge victorious.
This marks the 19th movement by the Iranian people since 1979, a testament to their unwavering determination in the face of adversity. The continuity in their struggle will eventually lead to the downfall of what is touted as “God’s rule on earth.”
The flames of protest are once again kindling, and difficult days lie ahead, filled with a potent mix of fear, hope, and desire. A year ago, Mahsa Amini met her tragic end while in police custody. Subsequently, the brutal regime took the lives of another 600 people, including 71 children, in a desperate bid to obscure her death.
The families of those killed take pride in their children’s names, and the nation reveres them as martyrs for the cause of freedom. Most notably, the youth exhibit an infectious enthusiasm and hope for change, while some of the older, devout segments of society, who were participants in the 1979 revolution, have succumbed to disillusionment and despair.
Yet, in the eyes of the Iranian people, the government is nothing more than a gang of corrupt hypocrites, looting the nation for their own gain. The religious authority that reigns over Iran claims to be God’s representative on earth, with the Imam Zaman being nothing more than a superstition. This regime seized power through terrorism and has clung to it through the same means. Its collapse promises a treacherous journey.
However, the Mullahs persist in their delusion, viewing Iran as their rightful plunder, as the spoils of an Islamic Jihad promised to them by a higher power. This distorted perspective has led to the nation’s ruin, leaving its people yearning for enlightenment, a guiding light amidst the darkness.
Regrettably, it appears that the civilized nations of the Western world remain deaf and blind to the plight of the Iranian people. Mainstream media, too often in the grip of left-leaning narratives, fails to amplify the voices of patriotic Iranians.
The path to regime changes in Iran is fraught with turbulence, and the nations that stand with the Iranian people in this endeavor will be remembered in history as champions of justice and freedom. The Iranian people may be sitting in darkness, but their yearning for a brighter future shine undiminished, ready to pierce through the shadows cast by a regime clinging to power at all costs.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Erfan Fard is a counter-terrorism analyst and Middle East Studies researcher based in Washington, DC. He is in Middle Eastern regional security affairs with a particular focus on Iran, counter terrorism, IRGC, MOIS and ethnic conflicts in MENA. He graduated in International Security Studies (London M. University, UK), and in International Relations (CSU-LA). Erfan is a Jewish Kurd of Iran, and he is fluent in Persian, Kurdish, Arabic and English. / Follow him from this twitter account @EQFARD / The newly published book of Erfan Fard is: “The gruesome mullah” , which has been published in the USA.
