Iran rises up: Can the mullahs be toppled? | To the point

[@MrFahrenheit9]

Courage of these women is simply legendary. My heart goes to all the protesters! That's how you fight for your rights

[@shahrahman4368]

H - Your rights - Question - Do you support the right of the pro Russian Ukrainians cry for their Independence. ?

[@kaoskronostyche9939]

Really? I thought it was rioting in the streets, burning the businesses of your neighbours, burning court houses and police stations, killing people and police to honour a dead drug dealer. These women are pikers compared to the honourable BLM patriots of the United Snakes of Merka.

[@adamc9834]

In this difficult hour we send our support to the morality police and their struggle ✊🏾

[@livetochange974]

You forget all the man dying fighting for women's right there. They don't have to but they will because they actually care for women freedom..please don't ignore them

[@lindsaywebb1904]

@@adamc9834 yeah right…the struggle for the morality police to find any actual morals

[@lexeylaz]

Full support for the women in Iran, I admire their courage and hope one day they will be free from that horrible regime. Iran is a beautiful country with amazing people. My thoughts and love goes to them.

[@abelradebe9644]

How do you know it's a beautiful country, because it has been ruled by the regime more than 40 years ago

[@kenhammscousin4716]

@climate scientist ok comment section warrior

[@ranjithperimpulavil2950]

@MSD Group It is evident you have not heard of Golda Meyer, the iron lady Prime Minister of Israel.

[@therealzilch]

This is very encouraging. Bravo to these brave women.

[@judyweeks1480]

My God, the courage of these women! As another commenter said, I have goose bumps! Women, life, liberty!!!

[@Sekusamu]

In Persian, this chant is alliterative. Zan, zendegi, azadi! It's got those zed sounds.

[@benyakobi200]

@MSD Group 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🎉😂🎉😂😂😂🎉😂🎉😂😂😂🎉😂😂😂😂

[@maxheadrom3088]

By your name I guess you're a woman ... as a man I consider all women impressively courageous!

[@ThrillaWhale]

@@maxheadrom3088 Lmao.

[@DeannaSt]

@@Sekusamu Persian is not Russian. Russian is a less than 800 year old language, Persian is a 3000 years old civilisation with its own language which a bunch of clerics try to suppress and silence .

[@mehranrazazian8313]

Thank you for covering Iranian people protest. Please support them and be their voice

[@AdnanAli_313]

You belive America will free you ok best of luck with that 👍

[@mehranrazazian8313]

@@AdnanAli_313 please read my message precisely, I appreciate for covering the news of student girls protest and their braveness. Not asking to make us free. Hope everyone opens eyes without any prejudice.

[@Путинсосетчлен]

@@AdnanAli_313 either you can't read, or comprehend 🙂

[@amirhamidi8031]

@@mehranrazazian8313 they r anti western/capitalism bots.. dw about them..

[@jetzenijeboer4854]

@MSD Group You've posted this exact comment here, twelve times. Why? Are you a robot?

[@jeenaazadi584]

The Iranian people, and particularly the younger generation, are filled with rage and hatred against the cruel and murderous dictatorship as a result of the horrific crimes committed by the Iranian government over the course of more than 43 years. The youth Z Generation of today are protesting for their rights on the streets, and their historic bravery will eventually topple this oppressive dictatorship.

[@kumar98929]

Jeena azadi azadi mean freedom needed all human kind

[@trinade3732]

Wow, Thought you were speaking of America untill you said 43 years. America has been doing the same for at least 50-60 years!! The flower children and Vietnam war in late 60 early 70. We have never been the same! It's not just Iran.

[@aryashar2542]

IRAN IS A ANCIENT CULTURED CIVILIZED LAND AND PEOPLES. THE PEOPLE ARE EDUCATED. THEY DESERVE TO BE FREE. FREE IRAN!!!!!!..................

[@SDW3-6-9]

Persia rising, Zorastrians ruling again...wow what a thought

[@aryashar2542]

@@SDW3-6-9 WE'LL DONE AND SAID!!!!!!!.... FREE ARYA IRAN!!!!..........

[@atirkey7484]

Islam ruined this countryn and it's people

[@tedmccauley9319]

Responsible for many advances in civilization.

[@johnjay9404]

I support the Iranian people. Man, I respect them. When they don't like their government anymore, they take to the streets and fight for change. You have to respect that! The last thing a society needs is a religious ruling class.

[@mirandahotspring4019]

I don't think its a question of "if" the Mullahs can be toppled, but rather "how" they can be toppled. To run the country like a medieval religious state in the 21st century is undeniable. Go for it Iranian women!

[@omertasal]

There is nothing to do with Islam about this issue, Hypocrisy in high order

[@mirandahotspring4019]

@@omertasal No, any religion can poison peoples minds. The bible for example recommends stoning to death of gays.

[@moosadiamond3965]

Do you want the Iranians to live a useless live with out any purpose. You talk about rights of women go look what happens in Kensington Avenue Philadelphia in LA. And Harlem you cannot even fixed your own problems

[@roymaddocks3184]

@@omertasal it's all about power and control. The Iranian armed forces are huge, rich entrenched state businesses

[@allenkleinermann9359]

its 2022, and that barbaric government has no place on this planet. I wish more power to women of iran and hoping they win this fight

[@ThePapawhisky]

Rising up against theocracy is no small task. Go people of Iran!

[@rrojanorge]

Itz about time. Religion & politix have no business together. We don't need evangeliCULTS running things

[@EugeneRudyy]

In Ukraine we point russians at Iran, telling them how to fight for their rights. All best wishes to Iranian people from Ukraine!

[@ethankellogg8087]

To actually change anything in a dictatorship, you have to run towards the police like Kazakhs and Iranians instead of away like the Russians have been doing.

[@hughfuller3197]

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[@TheBandit7613]

Without arms, they won't have a chance in Iran. I wish it was different but it's not. The Mullah will not give up his power because some people are burning their hijab. They blame the evil USA for the demonstrations. The US is the dictator's scapegoat. Our generals here say your soldiers are good. Motivated and smart. Easy to train on new sophisticated systems. Ukraine is where I'm putting my faith. Iran... I wish.

[@zlauriault]

Freedom for Iran! Разом до перемоги! Слава Україні! Героям Cлава! 🇺🇦💪🌻🌾

[@appletree6741]

You’re fighting the same evil just in different shape and form. It’s not a coincidence that iran, Russia and North Korea are good friends

[@imransiddique8794]

Islam is not only against women, even against humanity.

[@disha8840]

Very true

[@babakpersian]

It's not only about hljab or one woman. It's about 43 years of repression and the fact that we don't want this barbrIc backwrd dlctatorship reglme 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@rorychivers8769]

Hoping for change for the better for Iran, I think the whole world is rooting for you all to succeed

[@babakpersian]

@@rorychivers8769 Thanks ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼

[@lincolndachane1484]

It's all because of a thousand years of religion to control people. All religions are ridiculous based on fear.

[@infinitebeing1119]

@MSD Group Religion is for lazy Stupids who don't want put own effort in seeking truth by themselves. 🙏

[@USA50_]

Go Iran! Equality to it's citizens and I hope them the best ❤️😊🇺🇲🇮🇷

[@anthonyharris3193]

is there a war on being a woman cause here in the west a man can be a woman now and do it better so they say

[@TheLsd76]

The courage of these women, girls & men is worthy of so much respect. I fear for their lives. I know that if they stop now, the 'system' will have them disappear for good....

[@LMXSAM]

My heart goes out to the young girls and women of Iran. Freedom and peace is more important than any regime. I hope the protesters succeed in toppling this regime and be free!

[@Zurround]

I respect them now. I do not respect or feel any sympathy for victims of oppressive regimes (like North Korea or Saudi Arabia) because their responsibility collectively as a society is to do just what Iran is doing now. Any society that won't be inspired by Iran deserves to be repressed. There is a proverb that every country has the government it deserves.

[@roymaddocks3184]

@@Zurround it's very easy from the comfort of our armchairs and our fully functioning internet to blame the victims of tyrannical regimes. It is much more difficult to live within such autocracies

[@Zurround]

@@roymaddocks3184 They are doing just fine in Iran. If the other oppressed countries want my sympathy and respect they can do the same thing. Its like baking a cake and they were just given the recipe.

[@LMXSAM]

@@Zurround I have to disagree with you because clearly you don't really know how totalitarian regimes work. You are entitled to your opinion because I assume you live in a free country. People who live in Russia, Iran, North Korea, China, Venezuela don't have the pleasure of freedom of speech.

[@hitreset0291]

It is the insecurity of Iranian men that is preventing the beauty of Iranian women from being seen by the rest of the world.

[@fatnacker8931]

I do hope the very strong women who started this, and the strong men who are carrying this succeed in there battle for democracy and freedom. I would dearly love to visit this very cultured land before my life time ends, but under the current way of life, I find it difficult to justify a visit. 😞

[@user-lr6hw4dq4t]

very strong women? amd strong men? that's not equality

[@JoJo-ez3pv]

I agree, but it is not necessary to jump straight to democracy. It may even be unrealistic to think Democracy will work there. At least not for several Decades..if ever.

[@piruz3243]

@@JoJo-ez3pv Why wouldn't it? It worked before.

[@wokeaf1337]

@@piruz3243 I dont think Iran was ever a democracy.

[@ethankellogg8087]

@@wokeaf1337 Read a book. Iran was once a pretty strong democracy before coups became the standard in the mid-twentieth century.

[@marziasadat5591]

Thanks for covering the news about Iran

[@davidnelson3026]

Power to the people of Iran, the people will decide their future from now on . . . . .As for this brutal regime, every dog has its day . . . . .the world should support Iranian people like Ukraine.

[@shahrahman4368]

DN - The world is busy in saving themselves from trio - energy crisis, economic crisis and social unrest. Have no time to think about silly matters.

[@edgargonzalez8726]

I can’t believe that those in the government still living in the past, we are in the 21’s century !!

[@xx5386]

CONTROL is the word 🤓

[@Kipipoo]

He keeps living like that because the change will give rights to women and mullah don't want that

[@markuss4133]

Religion in a nutshell

[@hamerful]

@@markuss4133 No. Radicalism in a nutshell.

[@beautifulprogressivewester4156]

Why do you want the whole world to be like western nations? Are you a white supremacist?

[@__Patrick]

When you destroy your women, your young people, you destroy yourself and your future. Shows how out of touch the government is. Iran is a beautiful country with immensely beautiful people and culture. I wish them all the change they want and need.

[@greenlifesaves]

Lots of love for Iranian people 🤍 I can't join you but my heart bleeds to see the situation

[@janewu3178]

Book your airline ticket right now, Iranians need you.

[@hpersian1980]

Thanks for your kind words ❤

[@jose98937]

@@janewu3178 they will arrest at the border... Even we Iranians, esp dual nationals can't go.

[@robrock6966]

God Bless the good people of Iran!

[@omidpourhossein]

I'm covered in goosebumps!!! Wonderful, I hope they make it the Anthem for ALL the protests going on around the world. The competence of the Iranian people is more than this bad government. We must help Iranians find freedom and opportunity. Things that never find this government. Right to security of person. Right to non-discrimination. Right to choice. Reproductive rights are human rights.

[@omertasal]

For what?

[@andreaguarino8207]

Stop with the religion. You are a slave. The religion is a choice. Stop the hijab!!

[@infinitebeing1119]

Priesthood is a biggest stupidity in the whole world. Why do you need someone between you and the creation.

[@iceiejest103]

I have a few Iranian women friends who are open-minded, good sense of humor and smart. Fight for your freedom. Show your true beauty and courage to the world and it will be recognized. Freedom to Iranian women! ❤Love from Vietnam.

[@bosnianaviation5531]

Support for Iranian women

[@bosnianaviation5531]

@@mohamedali2858 I don't know that. I am not French. However, I reject any kind of violence.

[@marilenaganea6578]

@@mohamedali2858 so what's your point??? Because French women are victimised Iranian women should be also victimised? Are you insane?

[@marilenaganea6578]

@@mohamedali2858 "my inside"???? Take your meds! You don't make sense

[@agnelomascarenhas8990]

@@mohamedali2858 🤡 do you see French women protesting. There isn't a perfect society. The French admits problems, not so Iran or other Middle Eastern states.

[@bosnianaviation5531]

@@mohamedali2858 I don't support defacto political islamofascism in Iran.

[@sinabanasaz3311]

Internet in Iran is still highly restricted and disconnected.

[@MtnMig]

I remember as a child watching the Iranian revolution in 1979 on TV. Ayatollah Khomeini looked so menacing, dark, and foreboding. It was hard for me to understand how Iranian college students in Tehran could be so jubilant that they would be living under the dark shadow of Khomeini. Humanity never learns and so the cycle of giving up our freedoms for someone promising to have all the solutions and for the generations that follow to lose their lives in the struggle to regain freedom, never seems to end.

[@roymaddocks3184]

We forget how dark, tryannical and corrupt was the regime of the Shah of Iran

[@MtnMig]

@@roymaddocks3184 this is true but one but one corrupt tyrant was replaced by another. Let us hope the cycle will end.

[@kylosun]

Astute observation! The lesson is that giving up your freedoms will never end well, neither for you or your descendants

[@MtnMig]

@@kylosun I hope young, brave Iranians learn from the1979 Revolution in so history is not repeated. The exiled young Iranian intellectuals in Paris and New whose radio broadcasts and writings helped bring about the Iranian revolution, thought that Khomeini was a provincial yokel that they could manipulate only to realize when it was too late that it was Khomeini that played them. The lesson is that ending tyranny does not guarantee that it will be followed by freedom, especially if the idea of what follows is not clear.

[@malikmumtazz6333]

Iran has now become the second topic for women rights on international media after Afghanistan.

[@dantran8401]

I hope very much the courageous Iranians win their freedom from the oppressive regime . " WOMAN - LIFE - FREEDOM "

[@peterprentice9179]

religion has no place in government . . .

[@mashtali1]

thanks to the world for supporting Iranian people. you are wonderful.

[@nelyadidyk6398]

I am Ukrainian! Do not give up! I wish you to be strong, and persistent in fighting for your freedom!

[@zlauriault]

Разом до перемоги! Слава Україні! Героям Cлава! 🇺🇦💪🌻🌾

[@heyguyswhatshappening6210]

One old dude whose stuck in the Stone Age has so much control over millions of people is unbelievable.

[@data_bank3535]

How they could create a police force that forces there OWN women to live in fear and not expect trouble is beyond me...

[@faelger9473]

then you dont know much about islam do you?

[@tomlxyz]

@@faelger9473 historical speaking Islam was not that suppressive

[@babakpersian]

It's a dlctatorshlp reglme. They don't represent us iranians. They need these kind of BS rules to repress the people

[@minigol91]

They want pure power and control

[@zlauriault]

They're corrupt and abuse religion as a tool for power. Abuse only appeals to those afraid of freedom. Those morality police are desperate to silence women, because women are capable and strong, and the morality police are afraid and have no honor.

[@luciatheron1621]

Courage and strength to them. Support from Cape Town for the Iranian women. Bravo to them. 'No choice,no reason, no life'...direct quote from my 3yr old daughter. Out of the mouths of babes...

[@robertgaunt59]

I really enjoy DW news and I’m Canadian .. it’s much better than the cbc and I lived in australia it’s even better than sbs .. very impressive analysis and news .. 😊

[@valx7586]

I've moved on to DW and other European news from the home UK media, far more neutral

[@zlauriault]

Same here.

[@lilimai4066]

Just got to know this channel and really like it

[@trudycolborne2371]

I find they spend more time talking about each issue. It allows for a better understanding of the opinions.

[@Smokedout33]

They have done it before, they can do it again. I hope they do overthrow their Evil regime!

[@behnazt9657]

Thank you so much for having shows like this. As an Iranian women I appreciate you making our voices heard in any shape or form possible. With gratitude 🙏🏻

[@asokbiswas4980]

Women protesting along with all youngsters irrespective of gender. The motion is against the government. The regiment is showing their muscles and taking more lives for one. Pay respect to the demand of the people to stop the bleeding. The entire globe is showing solidarity with the movement. Let them decide who prefer to use Hijaab but don't force who don't.

[@DeannaSt]

Like China when they abolished the uniforms - about 2-3% of hardliners still wear it but they are all over 60-70years of age…

[@atony1400]

To my friend in Iran, this has seemed like just another repeat of 2019. I knew there was deeper motivations this time. This may finally be the revolution the normal people are hoping for.

[@tarabonjeva]

God bless Iranian people, women & men 🙏🏻 and god give more power to them and we should pray for Iran and freedom 🇹🇯😪...

[@jagoman85]

They have freedom. Freedom from having an American puppet in government.

[@bogusmcbogus2637]

God has nothing to do with this because God does not exist. These are people-made problems. The Iranian people are behaving heroically and it has nothing to do with fairy tales.

[@geoffhunter7704]

Freedom and Democracy to Iran this despotic vicious regime must be removed from power for their violent abuse of human rights in the name of religion!

[@geoffhunter7704]

@MSD Group The history of the Vatican and the Roman Catholic Church is littered with torture and death and it has shown repeatedly that militant Theocracies are very despotic,Remember the I nquisition,so you are wrong yrt again!

[@Evalan321]

one of the best panels ever, this is something bigger, great job Melinda, Gilda, Yalda and Dan!

[@rich3419]

Finally, excellent news coverage and commentary. Thank you!

[@Alfadrottning86]

to topple the theocracy, it needs men not to be such cowards and join women.

[@jcortese3300]

A lot of them have, which is incredibly heartening and all too rare. This protest is unlike anything else I've ever seen in the world.

[@KarryKarryKarry]

Misogynists live very comfortably under theocracy so it’s very doubtful.

[@obo7707]

Remember younger people make up the majority of the population in Iran. So , this means people who are idealistic- who feel injustices DO NOT have to be the norm , people who are more likely to QUESTION authority and these young people were not part of the original revolution. They see Western freedoms(through the use of social media) , liberal ideals and the opportunities that democracy allows as attractive and obtainable. But the current government holds the power- the military , the control of information , the money. If opposition forces can unite and project their numbers(such as using their numbers and power to turn the elites , the hardliners) -or gain the sympathy of the military- they have a chance. If they cant do this , these protests however noble , will either be put down again , or turn into an insurgency.

[@paolotorres8537]

However, it’s the Revolutionary Guard that are more powerful and dangerous than the Clerics. They’re like the KGB of Iran-a state within a state that has control over every aspect of Iranian society.

[@aldonfroelick7392]

This is why Americans have our own guns. You guys win, get a constitution with a US style 2nd amendment.

[@ItsaRomethingeveryday]

Plain & Simple,, People the world 🌎🌍 over are sick n tired of being oppressed by their governments

[@BoseEinstein7]

This one is a dinosaur theocratic terrorist government. A huge difference, causing internal and external problems such as supports other terrorists and rougue dictator regimes such as Russia as their allies.

[@PETE4955]

Bang on.

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Bigotry is dying now faster than ever before in history. This is why the bigots are all going whacko. I am an anti-bigot. A proud patriot of planet Earth. 😊 I wish you and all my fellow Earthlings peace and prosperity.❤🌍🌎🌏 We can all have them both too. Only bigotry divides us and keeps us all from having them.

[@SybilKibble]

Sending wishes for peace in Iran. Bravo to these brave women! And I thank you for covering this news. Sending wishes for peace from the United States.

[@sam_in_sky904]

Thank you for your coverage...i am iranian living in usa for the last 46 years . i support my birth country protest 100%....this regime is brutal and does not have any popular support and must go!!...i admire young protester s in iran.

[@marmary5555]

yes the mullahs can be toppled, the same way you toppled the Shah in 1979 and promoted Khomeini.

[@carladehaas7866]

Will the CIA be involved this time too?

[@aronandreas]

Super girls. Love from Norway 💋💕🇳🇴

[@sukn7091]

Too bad American women aren’t this brave and supportive.

[@extrememiami]

What are you talking about, American women already did this in the 60's with the women's liberation movement and they were smart enough to not let their government ever restrict them like this ever again, they have equal right as a man in the US. You belittle women everywhere by trying to make this nationalistic with your anti US BS. Go use your own countries web. (If you're allowed to that is)

[@sivaratnamasabaratnam8946]

That's why they instigate others,Karen's fear death😁😁

[@suskagusip1036]

Praying for Iran and the great Persian empire. My great respect to these young women and men for voicing your rights and freedom from oppression. I will never forget our family doctor from Iran. Just retired lately at a very young age of 80. I wish he was our doctor for life. Praying for all your safety.

[@LambentOrt]

I'm not Iranian but I support this fight. It's important for every human being to be free from oppression and violence. "Resistance is the secret of joy." Fight for love, peace, equality, justice and freedom!

[@rajbthapar1880]

People of Iran know that people of the world do not hate them but love them n wish them peace.

[@Random_videos0909]

Whole world's civilised people are with you Iranian women.. stay strong, stay brave still the end of stone age in iran....

[@pwaegemans]

I've always looked at Iranian protests with great interest. I remember that in 2009, the protests were huge! Unfortunately in Iran, you don't only have the police and the army, but also their revolutionary squads, fighting gangs on motorbikes armed with bats who just love to fight.

[@lilimai4066]

You are absolutely right there are 4 organizations all armed to their teeth to pass by, poor people of Iran have to fight with absolutely nothing. And in the past years they have added another layer of under the cover agents . They pretend that they are civilians and they start beating and arresting kids

[@paolotorres8537]

The Revolutionary Guard are basically the KGB of Iran. They’re a state within a state. They’re more dangerous than the Clerics

[@ardstota]

I can’t help but worry that this will be another Hong Kong. A protest that looks hopeful at first but is eventually brutally crushed. I hope it succeeds.

[@Saral_Lekhi]

I am sure of it. U cannot fight a coolly and cheerfully inhuman regime (indeed one that thinks being perceived as inhuman is the only sign of strength) with a childish, naive, humane and idealistic protest. It's like fighting a sharp sword by throwing cake at it!

[@tortiz9305]

keep up the excellent work Iranian men and women. I love what you are all doing, and what your doing makes me incredibly proud. WE ALL ❤️ you

[@farangisganjavi6114]

Support from Tajikistan 🇹🇯 Ozodi ba mardumi Iron🇮🇷 Freedom for all the people of Iran. Thank you for your courage 🔥brave women of Iran 🇮🇷 You’re are such an inspiration for all of us 🔥❤️🕊

[@aquariumlife2929]

GOD bless and protect the women of Iran

[@jackt6112]

I went to school with Iranians. Later the Shah of Iran's son was in my class in "Fright" School but was called home which we had no idea why until well after we graduated. He lives in the US now heading the government of Iran in Exile. During Obama's reign they rose up and wanted him back. It will be interesting to see what happens if they do dump the Mullahs as country leaders. The Shah started the education and using the oil revenue put them on track to becoming a modern nation. Khomeini reversed all of that and western businesses left.

[@zlauriault]

It would be cool to see Iran free with the normal tribal regional structure that works. That's how all areas could have representation, under a constitution that restores pre-1970s revolution freedoms, and women should be half of the number of people writing it.

[@sikemo9432]

The mullahs make ones blood to freeze and it doesn't take away the cruelty of savak, the secret police. He was a despotic dictator and no matter what he says, I'm finished with monarchy. He can candidate for office if he's such a Democracy loving person.

[@Lorenz1973]

The Shah was a Western puppet put in place after a coup designed by the USA and UK all about oil profits (BP). The Shah replaced a democratic and popular leader. The Shah was corrupt, working for a rich elite inside Iran and the West. Do not glorify the Shah- a CIA appointed unpopular leader and the direct cause for the revolution!

[@Lorenz1973]

Nobody want the Shah back, they want free and democratic elections!

[@khorooshiiiran3928]

Thank you DW for covering this and to your guests for their positive, yet realistic approach and analysis.

[@Bharatiya234]

Hats off to Iranian sister's every women in the world should show solidarity against the barbarism of 6th century support from BHARAT

[@Bjarni.H]

Great episode!

[@kacklina]

We are seeing more and more, in different news debates that who should be sanctioned is the people on the top, the officials such, and such, I hope that to be the next step for most countries.

[@Rachel-ub3nw]

history is being made,. brave people x

[@h.zahedi406]

Great coverage and commentary! 👏

[@paulskierski8271]

If other free people would help them they could become free

[@SheepofTheShepherd-nu3lz]

Free from what? Christ gives us liberty or freedom from sin Not freedom to sin In John 8:11, Jesus told the woman caught In Adultery Go and sin no more Islam teaches a different message In case your wondering

[@zlauriault]

That's exactly right. It is the moral duty of free people to resist tyrant and help those who are struggling. The world needs to hear the Iranian tyrants with the same financial sanctions they're applying to the Russian kloptocrat infrastructure.

[@jagoman85]

Free from not having a western puppet in leadership lol

[@Kay.in.FL.HI.SA.JP.OZ.NZ.RIO..]

@MSD Group No! amd you are wrong about the voting process; it is the wealthy corrupt church clergy that votes in the Pope! It's why the church is emptying en mass!

[@paulah.9415]

Yeah, you'd better bet the CIA is right there, having capabilities well beyond what we know. And very active right now. But really, I think we need outside military to aggressively finish off this regime, if the CIA doesn't. If you know your history, we toppled the Iranian regime once before, and installed the Shah. And, may I express gratitude for being American, having free speech. Iranians cannot contribute to these posts, even if they have internet access.

[@witch18Lho]

Go guys set yourself and future children FREE. Fight for freedom

[@oscopin74]

I'm very hopeful for the people of Iran. I hope they achieve their goals 🙏. There is no doubt in my mind that Iran can be a great nation, a world player. I hope this brings about a new wave of freedom in Iran.

[@juliejohnson6559]

Be strong Iran, I have a Iranian family living next door to me, I love them ,yeshua will get rid of your grovement, god as heard your crys ,god be with you Iran love you all Amen England pray to yeshura

[@monyinten]

Their fight is our fight too. It should inspire us all. Look where we are in USA where we are pushed back to the early 1900's. Our fight won't go away either💪. Thanks for covering this.

[@ReddoFreddo]

These young Iranian women and men are an unstoppable force. Many revolutions have been won with less courage, tenacity, vision, wit, willpower and youthful spirit than this one, it's not even a fair match, the regime stands no chance. There's no question that Iran is on course to a golden era of happiness and prosperity, and it will be because of the courage of women, it's clear to see and it's a beautiful sight. I'm going to sleep now good night.

[@robertfulton4415]

Yes,But where are the men

[@Madhu2405]

Superb, educative discussion! Thank you.

[@azarnoosh.z]

Thank you for being our voice 🖤

[@ahappyimago]

Freedom from tyranny!

[@mgunner69]

These geriatric men controlling the lives of young people is just appalling.

[@antoinemilien6864]

As much as I despise the Iranian regime, I don't see it collapsing. Much like Afghanistan, these protests aren't extending to the rural portions of the country. That is where much of the population and power bases are. Cities like Kabul or Tehran won't hurt the regime as much as the rural backbone of the country. As long as that doesn't change, I don't see this regime collapsing. I hate it.

[@marmary5555]

First of all, this is a deep societal uprising that has been boiling since 1979. Iran, unlike war torn Afghanistan, has a highly educated and secular population and there are OTHER major cities in Iran with important universities, in Ispahan, Babol, Kerman, Bandar Abbas, Ahvaz, Tabriz, Mahshad and so on.... There is a rural population in Iran, but that's absolutely no match to that in land locked Afghanistan. Tehran alone has a total population of 15 million in the metropolitan area. Kabul has only 4.6 million. So that's a bad comparison

[@antoinemilien6864]

@@marmary5555 I think you have completely missed my point. For one, Iran had the Green Revolution barely 15 years ago, and didn't lead to a collapse. We shouldn't be counting on a downfall every single time we have major protests. We have this same marathon every time we see major protests in Cuba, Venezuela, etc. And while Iran has multiple cities compared to Afghanistan, much of the population and government support lies in the countryside. Which your point barely addresses at all. So, my comparison still stands. In addition, people make the mistake of thinking urban centers hold the power when the rural and population outside those centers hold power. By your very logic, Putin would be out of power given the protests we've seen over the years in Moscow, St. Petersburg, etc.

[@eccehomo5393]

Most Iranians live in cities...

[@MemesOfProduction69]

@@antoinemilien6864 you are objectively wrong.

[@antoinemilien6864]

@@eccehomo5393 Good! And where is the power basis and voting blocks? They don't lie in just the cities. You can't have a revolution if you only have the cities and not the rural population. And this doesn't even get into WHO or what replaces the Ayotallah, or what structure of government people can get behind.

[@Agnostic6889]

more power to Iranian women 💪🏻🔥

[@ravinderreddy3183]

I do hope that the world is to be recognized the problems of common man and their aspirations, it is only possible in a Democratic society, people of Iran is struggling for to achieve it The world must support it

[@carladehaas7866]

And the USA must vote Blue.

[@ravinderreddy3183]

@@carladehaas7866 USA is doing it's best to change the Regime but all EU and other Democratic countries also to be take part to make IRAN as a Democratic Republic of Parsia DRP

[@Mehrdad.65]

thank you for covering. please be our voice 🙏

[@jonasmagnusson2099]

Iran need a female leader!

[@rjbjr]

From what I'm gathering from many independent sources, the amount of people protesting in Iranian streets is few in comparison to the population and being done by young people. I wouldn't like to live under Iranian laws, but I'm not Iranian nor am I a policeman for the world like the West pretends it is. The best way to influence others is through example and solving basic problems, not by force or cajoling. I also dislike how government and corporate media manufactures consent around the world. I'm not an Anarchist, but who is free to do what ever they want that negatively affects others without facing some kind of retribution?

[@zlauriault]

Pretty sure those courageous women are providing an example and promoting a solution to a serous problem. The hijab is just one manifestation, but the common one that affects so many. This isn't Western, or have you not been paying attention? Iran.shut.off.the.internet. Not the Iranian regimes scapegoat for everything - the West.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

I support the Iranian women!!🤗🐝❤️

[@smokeytheangler8387]

Anything to change Islam... or Islam must go. There is so safe future with Islam as it is.

[@disha8840]

Exactly

[@disha8840]

Islam is dangerous

[@shawnyousafi622]

Yes. If other countries help and close Iranian embassy and send deplomet home and block their assets.

[@alberteinsteinthejew]

The problem is the Persians don’t wanna be treated the same like Arabs. They’re different, and here’s showing that.

[@jaymac7203]

If only the men of Russia had the bravery of these women 😤

[@sukn7091]

Maybe they know in their heart that what they are doing in Ukraine is wrong .

[@zlauriault]

I'd love to see an Iranian version of Rosie the Riveter fully imaged in a culturally relevant way.

[@appletree6741]

Ukrainians = iranian women. There’s a reason that the Russians and iranian regime are friends

[@TheLondonForever00]

My support to you guys in Iran, keep fighting for what you believe in. Iranian women are intelligent, beautiful and should have their own voice. Iranians are standing up for what is right, Russians fighting back against a tyranical dictator and the world fighting against hardship. The people are rising!

[@kristofersigmarsson]

if you turn off the internet there is no way i am staying at home xD how dumb are they people are more likely to go out and protest if there is nothing to do

[@malgaa3655]

One can believe or think that a hardcore regime is more powerful than the power of UNITY and the Human Spirit. This is the most powerful weapon on earth. I am convinced of that and no superlatives are required to elaborate it. Hats up for these brave women and men for their courage to stand up for their freedom from this barbaric leadership. 💪💪💪❤❤❤

[@bogusmcbogus2637]

This.

[@jossefjossikajit4169]

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORTING xxx

[@zlauriault]

Peace to you, and future freedom. 🇮🇱 🇮🇷

[@travisrobert9530]

It's another interesting time to be alive. In the late 70s hostages were taken at the US embassy in Tehran. Anyone who remembers that time can remember the students of that time protesting for a return to conservative Islam society. Before 1979 Iranian women has freedoms that included wearing western clothes and modern hairstyles. Now, forty years later, a new generation of students (and adults,) are protesting for the return of these freedoms. Good luck to everyone in Iran. Maybe I'll be alive in forty years to see what happens then.🙂

[@genepozniak]

19:58 Now that they're seen that a single US President can end a treaty on a whim, Iran has decided that their only sure safety is to go the way of North Korea and Israel and build nuclear weapons. The next treaty should be put into law by the US Congress so that another Trump (or Trump himself) can't destroy carefully crafted US foreign policy and treaties on a whim!

[@zlauriault]

North Korea and Israel are dramatically different regimes. Israel is a democracy. North Korea is not. That's the first glaring distinction that makes a comparison absurd. Another thing that makes it absurd is that Israel is Iran's neighbor and has a vested interest in Iranian freedom both politically and culturally, but North Korea does not and is actually the opposite, allying itself with Russia and Iran. Another glaring difference is that Israel doesn't threaten a nuclear disaster or any with tyrannical countries. North Korea does both. There are many differences. As for a President ending treaties, let's consider the one this current US President has been promoting which is a nuclear deal with Iran - an absolutely stood thing to do. You can't make deals with liars and terrorists. The world is finally coming to understand what countries free of Russian domination have been warning about for decades, and Western press and governments ignored them, even depicting then as backwards or following other disinformation influences from the Putin regime. Everyone is learning the hard way. Iran and the entire region of Arab lands was designated and ruled by a tribal structure. Western government style was imposed by then dissecting tribal lines and causing infighting all the time, which is why the only area that works well is the UAE, with native tribal structure. There is so much Westerners don't understand about "Middle East" civic life, culture, and capacity.

[@genepozniak]

@@zlauriault The person who has nothing to say often says the most. If you were at all intelligent or educated on the subject (instead of simply being the obvious reactionary political conservative you are), you would have realized that I was talking about nuclear weapons strictly as a means of assuring national defense, which has absolutely NOTHING to do with the value system subject YOU are droning on about. You are also entirely ignorant of how the IAEA monitored the anti-nuclear weapon agreement. They had monitors in Iran and there was zero evidence of any Iranian work on nukes. But then Trump destroyed the agreement and now they're working on getting nukes and the Iranian govt has become even MORE conservative! I hope you're happy now!

[@trinade3732]

Wow, I did not know so much ignorance and uneducated thoughts could come out so fast! Did you say "Carefully Crafted" US Policies and Treaties? He canceled it on a whim? Really, What? Do you mean the one that gives Iran pallets of cash in the billions of dollars. The one that allows them to continue to threaten and commit terrorists acts on US soil. oh oh and the one that includes the continuation of building nuclear power. Go read the actual treaties and agreements. Dare to take in some culture and true history instead of gaining all of your information from 1 or 2 KZbin buddies.

[@Dermetsu]

May these women and men take back their freedoms.

[@ANIMALS_AND_MORE_moments]

Courage to the protesters.