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It is very sad and disturbing this happened in Pakistan. May Allah grant those killed a high level of heaven. I know what Wahhabism is… but forgive my ignorance what is Shirazism?

It seems to be a serious situation Iran is in. Thanks for sharing your analysis.

That’s nice of you. When my son was around that age I got him this book. It was cute. https://www.amazon.com/My-First-Bilingual-Book-Empathy-English-Farsi/dp/1785088424

Jake Lang claims to have been stabbed today at a Pro-ICE rally in Minnesota when anti-ICE protestors swarmed him. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/minneapolis-jake-lang-pro-ice-rally-rcna254571

Slow for me. It gets slower during times of heightened political tensions possibly due to more traffic?

Al Mayadeen is reporting 53 mosques were burned. https://x.com/MayadeenEnglish/status/2010631326341234726?s=20

The fact that Israeli press is reporting this suggests the protests failed otherwise it may still be a covert operation.

I tend to agree. It doesn't look like Syria is doing well at all. If I am wrong that is for the best. Once their leader stepped in the ceasefire with Palestine and Lebanon fell apart and Iran was attacked by Israel using Syrian airspace 6 months later. This is not good to have one ones shoulders. Also, even this week there are fights between SDF and the Syrian government happening in cities across Syria. Not to mention the moral bankruptcy to broker a deal this year to share intelligence with Israel. The latter I suppose may lead to some degree of financial support to Syria. The Algerians fought for their freedom from the imperialists for over 100 years so it is hard to understand the Syrians being too tired to do anything else but ally with imperialists after 15 years of civil war. Also, I think it is relevant to the Mossad infiltrated protests happening in Iran right now. If Syria was not in their pocket it can be argued Mossad would not be so bold to instigate rioting in the rightful protests.

What supporting reasons do you have to support your conclusion?

That's hopeful that the protests are less of a deal than is being made out by the media. At the same time it makes me wonder if USA and Israel are trying to attack Iran soon. Therefore, they may make it seem in the press that the attack is justified because there is popular support behind a new government. I pray the people in Iran stay safe. You all give us hope that a sovereign and self sufficient nation is possible with the will of God.

I haven't seen any photos but press from CNN to Al Jezeera are covering the injuries she sustained in the capture. For example: https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/06/politics/maduro-wife-hit-heads-lawmaker-briefing

Wow, I had no idea she was bruised up this bad in the capture. How horrible.

Daniel Haqiqatjou raised the point that prior to Israel’s last attack on Iran there were economically protests (in May 2025) I don’t know if the protests are growing or fading based on social media. I think the total death count may be real but on both sides not just the protesters. Some police were killed to. Also allegedly some of the people social media has said are dead have come forth to say they are alive. I saw two instances like this.

PSL - the party for socialism and liberation isn’t aligned with the Democratic party. They do have their flaws which is another conversation. Its wise to consider if the left is controlled opposition. People at the bottom less likely so. Like my father says… don’t go to the left, don’t go to the right, just go straight up to God.

Thanks you. Somehow I became acquainted with the left in USA through my kid's sports programs etc and they are quite inflamed by the abduction of the president and his wife. The camp is split into two: the peaceful people who resist imperialism and those who support armed struggle. Honestly I was surprised when someone told me about this. In my city they very quickly mobilized protests over what happened in Venezuela.