The Iranian regime continues its campaign of terror against its own citizens, maintaining a grip on power through intimidation, arbitrary arrests, and the systematic suppression of personal freedoms.
Activists like 'Shirin,' a pseudonym for a dissident living in Tehran, describe a daily existence defined by the constant threat of secret police, interrogations, and the looming reality of prison.
Since the 2024 protests following the death of Mahsa Amini, the regime has escalated its hostility, with Human Rights Watch reporting that tens of thousands have been swept up in mass arrests.
The state’s rhetoric remains as aggressive as its actions; senior police commander Ahmadreza Radan has explicitly stated that those who protest are to be treated as enemies of the state.
While the regime stages displays of military strength on the streets, the reality for the average citizen is a crumbling healthcare system and a pervasive sense of helplessness.
Despite the regime's efforts to blame external forces for its internal instability, the primary source of trauma for the Iranian people remains the clerical leadership itself, which continues to prioritize the preservation of its own authority over the well-being of the nation.
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