Central to the narrative the Iranian leadership has been promoting, especially in recent times marked by whispers of regime change, is the notion that any revolutionary efforts to dethrone the current rulers might plunge the nation into a state of civil war or create a situation reminiscent of Syria or North Korea.
This propaganda, largely dispensed by the regime’s intelligence and security think tanks, is primarily aimed at maintaining their stronghold and discouraging dissenting voices or alternative narratives.
The unsettling impacts of the mullahs’ rule over the nation, both socially and environmentally, have been palpable. Observers note that the country has metaphorically turned into a salt marsh, reaching a clear standstill under its current leadership. A brief or even in-depth analysis of the nation’s socio-political and economic landscape paints a grim picture. Surprisingly, the extent of these issues is so grave that even the regime-backed media outlets are finding it hard to turn a blind eye.
This piece delved into the widespread destruction precipitated by the mullahs. It introduced the term ‘civilizational danger,’ outlining it as a threat that jeopardizes the very core of a nation’s cultural and political fabric. Such existential dangers, the article argued, overshadow issues like ethnic differences or separatism.
Highlighting the mullahs’ regime’s negligent approach to development, the article took issue with policies that seemingly favored short-term gains, often at the expense of the environment and the broader interests of the Iranian people. The publication openly criticized the regime’s 7th development plan, pointing to the indiscriminate approval of environmentally harmful projects such as dam constructions.
The Etemad article further listed some of the regime’s catastrophic initiatives, such as the sale of national resources, reckless infrastructure projects, and the degradation of Iran’s natural landscapes for luxury developments. Moreover, the regime’s failures extend to the cultural realm, where they have struggled to preserve and uplift Iran’s indigenous traditions and heritage.
Another state-backed media outlet, the Fars news agency, gave voice to the simmering discontent among the people. It remarked on the frequency with which public outrage is building up, noting a significant shortening in the periods between these surges of anger.
Given this precarious backdrop, there’s a growing consensus that the regime’s days are numbered. The leaders, however, seem to be reverting to their old playbook – talking up progress and victories, even as the ground beneath them shifts.
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