Without directly attacking Iran for its revolutionary actions the west has no other option than to use sanctions against the Islamic Republic for its integrity, terrorist activity, funding and supporting its proxies, human rights, justice system, "peaceful" nuclear activity, missile program, drone support in the illegal Ukraine conflict by its Russian ally, kidnapping and assassinating exiles abroad. To name but a few reasons why sanctions are imposed on the Tehran regime. Iran blames those who impose sanctions as being unjustly on the Iranian population and calls for all Iranians to "resist". Resistance is the crucial word for all Iranians. The key words from a recent Tasnimne news report by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran were “glorious resistance" in the face of the anti-human crimes committed under the comprehensive sanction’s regime, pledging to fully protect the national interests of the country. Some examples of resisting: Iranian teachers (29 Mar 23) recently protested in several different cities around the country over wages and poor living standards as unrest over social and economic issues that has plagued Iran for almost a year continues. This is just one group who have either protested or are protesting and are ‘resisting’. Ali Shamkhani, the secretary of the Supreme National Security Council son was recently seen wearing a watch estimated at more than an average soldier made in four years. Shamkhani was said to respond that his office had found the children of many commanders spending some 10 billion rials per month (about $20,000 at the open market rate), well above what their fathers’ salaries alone would permit. Shamkhani has also faced corruption allegations, including some related to his wife’s real estate holdings, his sons’ shipping business, his nephew’s potential connection to a building collapse, and his son-in-law’s home construction. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf Iran’s parliament speaker whose family had a shopping spree in Turkey during Apr 22 then returned with ‘many pieces’ of excess luggage. When questioned he could not explain how his family could afford such a trip on his salary, when the fall in the value of the national currency has made monthly wages less than $200 for most Iranians. These are just two examples higher authority resisting. The whole scenario is a reminder of George Orwell’s classic book of ‘Animal Farm’. Those that overran the farmer in order to have their own way of operating the farm who later became like those they ousted. “Four Legs Good, Two Legs Bad” was the motto. The animals were later seen walking on two legs. In Iran those in authority can afford meat and have no problem putting staple food on the table and say ‘Resist’. One of the reasons the Shah was overthrown was because of corruption. Revolution before population again? Who is resisting the most?
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AuthorPaul Ashley served for over 28 years in the British armed forces carrying out a number of roles. After leaving the forces Paul has worked in the security industry on contracts in Iraq, Nigeria, Afghanistan and Kuwait. In Iraq and Afghanistan Paul was responsible for compiling up-to-date Security reports for various companies operating in high risk areas. Paul is the author of "The Complete Encyclopedia of Terrorist Organizations" with published outlets in the United Kingdom, United States and Australia." Archives
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