• phutatorius@lemmy.zip
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    13 hours ago

    And the “modern” state is a highly progressive (not) “guided republic” led by mostly illiterate mullahs who aspire to force Iran back to medieval despotism. It’s rule by religious conservatives, not a contrast to far-right government-- the only difference is the internationalist part.

    • DarkAri@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      12 hours ago

      In some ways I understand. If they did anything less they would be denationalized and since Persians aren’t considered white really they would get a way worse deal. The vast majority of the people would be homeless and starving while armed propagandized guards protected international companies exporting every valuable resource out of the country. The unfortunate part about Iran is the religious stuff. Religions are terrible. They ruin the happiness of most of the population.