Iran protests

The future political system of Iran must consciously distribute power and sovereignty from the top down, in accordance with democratic constitutional principles and the interests of the regions.

Most Iranian ethnic minorities disdain both Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and the MEK, who have been calling for protests. However, that does not mean that they still should not join.

It is still too early to assess whether the current protest will succeed and what Israel should do or not do in the face of provocative declarations suggesting interference in Iran's internal affairs

“You are the national military of Iran, not the military of the Islamic Republic. You have a duty to protect the lives of your compatriots," Pahlavi wrote.

“I saw what we call a ‘mass casualty’ situation in medicine. That is when your potential and facilities to provide services are less than the population of patients,” said an Iranian doctor.

As US officials prepare to discuss Iran, Trump warns of severe consequences if Iran hangs protesters, signaling potential strong action.

Iran's layered security architecture, anchored by the Revolutionary Guards and Basij paramilitary force, makes external coercion without internal rupture exceedingly difficult.

Per the WSJ, Iran's rival Gulf states have largely avoided addressing the protests that have spread across Iran since late December, leaving thousands dead.

The speeches will not free people from prison. The condemnations will not reopen the Internet. The statements will not stop the bullets. Only decisive leadership can do that.

Alinejad described a grim ritual familiar to Iranians living abroad: zooming in on photographs of the dead, searching for the faces of family members. "This is deliberate cruelty," she said.