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Originally Posted by Harry Lime
The Women's Revolution of a few years ago, literally got no support from anyone outside of Iran, and was absent from the news cycle. Eventually the theocracy came down hard. I hope this time some men grow half a nut, and join in.
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Other world leaders may be hesitant to overly express or provide material support for protestors due to the way the Ayatollahs gained power in the first place. They came into power after Western interference resulted in the democratically elected leader being overthrown and replaced with the Shah, to secure oil rights. The Iranian regime has already been blaming the protests on "enemy plots".
I do agree that what's going on in Iran deserves a lot more press though.
It does seem like this round of protests may be different and lead to actual change. However, over throwing the Ayatollahs is easier said than done. They have complete control over the army and police. They have a separate military branch that is tasked with ensuring the Ayatollahs stay in power. Their population is full of 1984 style spies who spy on neighbors.
That being said, when the government of Iran is now unable to supply basic necessities like water, what do the people have to lose by confronting them? It also makes it harder to maintain loyalty in the military ranks, if you can't actually pay your thugs.