No Support for Iran’s Struggles

There’s no convoy headed to assist Iran in its struggles.

No organizations funded by Soros are pushing Western nations to act in favor of those captured or killed.

There’s no grassroots movement advocating for economic sanctions against Iran.

As college students return from winter break, they’ll notice a lack of camps or protests supporting Iran’s resistance against a brutal regime.

There hasn’t been an emergency UN meeting or widespread condemnation, as member states focus on criticizing Israel for its recognition of the United States and Somaliland, which recently ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.

The more individuals that are potentially released, the greater the implications for the United Nations.

Media outlets like the BBC have focused extensively on claims of “genocide” and “famine” in Gaza, often echoing Hamas narratives, while largely neglecting the protests occurring within Iran.

A year ago, celebrities like Mark Ruffalo, Billie Eilish, and Guy Pearce sported red and orange pins, a reference tied to a tragic event in 2000 involving Israeli reservists. Yet, this year’s Golden Globe Awards featured no celebrity voices standing up for the Iranian populace.

This quiet speaks volumes.

It’s not solely a matter of hypocrisy. Rather, it reflects a clear political stance.

It seems that both the progressive left and certain right factions align with the mullahs.

The allegations of hypocrisy against those supporting the mullahs miss a larger point about the alliance between the left and political Islamists; they share a common adversary.

As pointed out by Tahamine Dekhbozorgi, Western media has largely disregarded the Iranian uprising. “The reason is that the Iranian citizens are rebelling against Islam itself, which forces a realignment of the moral narratives these organizations typically uphold.”

Indeed, Western progressives often approach Islam with a confusing form of moral equivalency.

The same journalists who see domestic immigration policies as reminiscent of totalitarianism seem to handle the Iranian regime, notorious for executing women over perceived religious offenses, with surprising leniency.

This pattern in reporting aligns with past left-wing denials of Stalin’s actions, glossing over the violence to uphold a broader ideological narrative.

Like the Soviet Union, Iran’s government operates as a totalitarian regime, affecting every aspect of life, from spiritual beliefs to economic activities.

Moreover, Iran exports its harsh ideology and has been linked to the deaths of at least 1,000 Americans over the years.

Let’s refer to pro-Iran “intellectuals” in Washington as advocates who believe that nuclear capabilities could protect against Israeli dominance.

The regime’s brutality seems irrelevant to them.

And let’s label those on the right, who focus obsessively on Israel, as “Tucker Carlsonites,” viewing modern Western thoughts like “neocon” agendas as a greater threat than the political Islam they are up against.

A successful revolt against Shiite extremism could bring significant benefits to the region.

There’s not much logical foreign policy rationale behind the clergy’s fixation on Israel. While religiously motivated, it also helps distract from the regime’s internal failures.

Of course, it’s uncertain whether the current uprising will succeed or the outcomes that would follow.

This isn’t the first insurrection in Iran. Many lives have likely already been lost, and countless individuals remain imprisoned.

Without a significant political shift, military intervention, or foreign intervention, it appears that the Iranian revolution may face insurmountable hurdles.

The clerics are part of a distinct Shia sect, differing from secular dictators who might care about their people’s fates.

It seems the mullahs would rather see the country burn than relinquish power. Just take a moment to consider the severe risks and suffering they’ve brought upon themselves and the nation in their pursuit of nuclear arms.

The president is reportedly weighing military options to aid demonstrators in their fight against these oppressive forces. You might have your thoughts on this plan.

Yet, every genuine human rights advocate would stand in solidarity with the Iranian people.