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(Ynet News) An Iranian dissident - When Israel began its offensive against Iran in June, the regime appeared to crumble before people's eyes as airstrikes targeted some of its most symbolic assets. Israeli planes made clear to ordinary Iranians that the authorities were powerless to protect them. The bombings didn't frighten us. They gave us hope. The government unleashed 50,000 police officers, soldiers and morality enforcers into the streets, beating anyone they suspected of dissent. In Tehran, most women now drive without covering their hair, and many no longer wear headscarves even on the street. Modesty patrols stopped caring about women's headscarves; they were hunting spies. Imagine a life where those meant to protect you are in fact your greatest enemy. Where you are afraid to step outside for fear of running into security forces. This is not a normal existence. At the moment, our belief in toppling the regime is close to zero. The government has preserved and even strengthened its grip at home. For 46 years, Iranians have been trained to keep their eyes down, suppress feelings, and say black when they see white. Cemeteries here are called "Paradise."
2025-09-14 00:00:00
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